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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, November 02, 2005 - 3:33 pm
I am looking for any ideas or suggestions for any type of air freshener that lasts... Anything from something "commercial" like renuzit to a specific candle or cinnamon sticks or ??? I am looking for something cost effective as I don't want to buy a new freshener every week (if possible.) Are there any home remedies or old secrets? I am especially looking for something for our cat box area. Thanks!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, November 02, 2005 - 4:36 pm
I should clarify that I am looking for two different things. One is for the cat box area--a deodorizer, odor hider type thing. The other is a fragrance for other rooms, just so they smell good (as opposed to smelling like nothing.) In other words, I am not looking for an odor cover-up for some rooms.
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Wednesday, November 02, 2005 - 4:47 pm
Julie, my favorite thing is candles, but I can't have candles burning all the time ( because of curious kitties). So I have one of those little crock pots for heating scented oils, but I just put little tea size candles in them and they scent the house all day long. The candles are inexpensive and come in a zillion different scents. When the scent of the candle runs out I pour the melted wax in an old coffee can and throw it away when it's full.
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Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Wednesday, November 02, 2005 - 4:54 pm
Julie, what about making a privacy screen for the litter box out of cedar? It would just mean having the wood place cut the pieces for you, and then just nail or staple gun it together. I was going to buy a Litter Box Bench, but I'm going to make one instead out of cedar, and carpet it. I'm not sure how I'll do the cat insert, but, I'll figure out something.
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Wednesday, November 02, 2005 - 5:48 pm
Yankee Candle has a wonderful oil container that you plug into an outlet and their French Vanilla scent is a perfect balance of a nice smell without being overpowering or sickly sweet.
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Bookworm
Member
12-18-2001
| Thursday, November 03, 2005 - 3:51 am
Julie, this is a link to the candle section of Home and Garden Party's online catalog. Click on view candle collection and it will open another window. http://www.homeandgardenparty.com/Products/candle.htm We sell fragrance lamps (there's currently 4 styles and eight scented oils available), which are included in this section. These lamps burn scented oils and can fragrance the average sized home in 45 minutes. They also replace the unwanted odors with the scent of the oil, not just cover it up. There are also numerous candles (various sizes, scents, styles) listed there. If you are interested in ordering anything, or have any other questions, let me know.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Thursday, November 03, 2005 - 6:36 am
I use air wick plug in lavendar scent, it makes my whole house smell beautiful
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Hypermom
Member
08-13-2001
| Thursday, November 03, 2005 - 7:27 am
I like the plug-ins from Bath and Body Works. The scents are the same as the products that they sell.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, November 03, 2005 - 6:49 pm
I've heard that those plug-ins really whip the electric meter around. I always have scented candles lit around the house. Mostly because I smoke and hubby doesn't so they cut down on the smoke, but I also like the way they smell and look. My fave is vanilla.
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Jagger
Member
08-07-2002
| Monday, November 28, 2005 - 5:09 pm
With having 2 smokers in the house I use a lot of the scented oils and incense. The oils last longer but with the incense you can change the smell more often. I found it's cheaper to do it that way than with the plug in type things.
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Biloxibelle
Member
12-21-2001
| Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 6:00 am
Julie, a friend of mine always had a small pot of water simmering the back burner of her stove. She would add cinnamon sticks, cloves, bay leaves pumpkin pie spice or anything other spice she had around. Those spices went a long way. Her house always smelled wonderful. The down side was I always got hungry when visiting with her.
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 6:22 am
I like the Fragrance Lamps. I think right now I'm using the Patchouli scent. In the summer I usually use Ocean Breeze.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 9:00 am
Thanks all. I think I will try everything--one at a time though!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 9:33 am
To steal from this thread...any suggestions for odor eliminators? I have two indoor dogs and sometimes feel like my house smells 'doggy'.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 12:17 pm
Texannie - Try "It's A Miracle." It's a natural stain & odor remover, biodegradable, safe around children & pets. Can also use for laundry. I use the spray around the litter box.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 12:34 pm
It's a spray? for the air or fabrics?
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 12:38 pm
annie, febreeze in your carpets and drapes. it works wonders.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, November 30, 2005 - 12:52 pm
I use that too, Landi.
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Retired
Member
07-11-2001
| Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 2:33 pm
Annie - It's not an aerosol like Glade. I spray the liquid directly on the floor, litter, etc. and it dries pretty quickly (test for color fastness first).
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 3:12 pm
I will have to check into it, thanks!
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Citruscitygal
Member
08-07-2003
| Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:37 pm
Has anyone tried the Febreze Scenstories Fragrance CD Player? What did you think? Which discs have you tried and did you like fragrance combinations?
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Saturday, January 07, 2006 - 5:37 pm
I have a recommendation. The Glade Plug-Ins Scented Oil Fan. I got one that came with two refills for $5.94. Haven't used it too long so not sure how long each refill lasts, but they fill the rooms with plenty of light fragrance.
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