SPECIFIC PRODUCTS

AIR FRESHENERS harmful ingredients-
aerosol propellants, colors, cresol, ethanol,
formaldehyde, fragrances, naphthalene*,
phenol, xylene. I

These products work by either using a nerve-deadening
chemical to interfere with your ability to smell; by
coating your nasal passages with an undetectable oil film;
by deactivating the offensive odor; or by covering up the
odor with another smell.

 Alternatives
* Keep things clean.
* Open the windows. This will also help reduce any build-up
 of fumes that may be in your home.
* Empty the garbage frequently and clean the can often.
 One-half cup of borax or baking soda sprinkled in the
 bottom of trash cans will help inhibit the growth of odor-
 producing molds and bacteria.
* Distribute partially-filled bowls of baking soda or white
 vinegar around the room to absorb odors.
* Make an air-freshening tea by adding herbs (such as bay
 leaf, sweet thyme, or basil) to boiling water to release
 their scent.
* Put drops of essential oils (like rosemary or lavender) on a
 cotton ball placed at room entrance.
* Make citrus pomanders. Pierce a thin-skinned orange or
 time with cloves.

*Cheniials trrarked hby aterrskh (') have been listed hv the U.S Environmental
Protection A enc. as priority pollutants recognized as heing hazardous" to human
health.