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Despite widely circulating anecdotes claiming that Febreze has killed household pets, no evidence has been found to suggest that the substance is dangerous to animals.<ref>{{cite web |title = Urban Legends Reference Pages: Febreze Pet Danger |url = http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/febreze.asp}}</ref> |
Despite widely circulating anecdotes claiming that Febreze has killed household pets, no evidence has been found to suggest that the substance is dangerous to animals.<ref>{{cite web |title = Urban Legends Reference Pages: Febreze Pet Danger |url = http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/febreze.asp}}</ref> |
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Birds may be the exception, however, since they are highly sensitive to many airborne chemicals. Febreze should not be used in a room housing pet birds |
Birds may be the exception, however, since they are highly sensitive to many airborne chemicals. Febreze should not be used in a room housing pet birds. |
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== References == |
== References == |
Revision as of 18:52, 4 February 2008
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Febreze is a brand of household odor eliminator manufactured by Procter & Gamble, sold in North America, Asia and Europe.[1] First introduced in test markets in 1996, the product has been sold in the United States since June 1998, and the line has since branched out to include air fresheners (Air Effects), fabric refreshers, plug-in oils (NOTICEables), Scentstories (scented music discs), and odor eliminating candles. [[1]]
The product's active ingredient, cyclodextrin, is a type of modified starch having a shape similar to a donut. The molecule binds or entraps various hydrophobic compounds within the donut shape.[2] In this way, malodorous molecules are retained so that they are no longer detected as a scent.
Scents
Fabric Refresher
Specialty
- Anti-microbial
- Allergen Reducer
- Auto
- Pet Odor Eliminator
- Extra Strength
- Odor Eliminator(!)
Limited Edition
- Fresh Evergreen & Snow
Air Effects
Regular
- Linen & Sky
- Meadows & Rain
- Spring & Renewal
- Citrus & Light
- Blossoms & Breeze
- Summer & Splash
- Rocky Springs & Cool
- Berries & Paradise
- Lavender Vanilla & Comfort
- Apple Spice & Delight
Limited Edition
- Autumn Spice & Crisp
- Fresh Evergreen & Snow
- Vanilla & Baking
NOTICEables
Regular
- Morning Walk & Cleansing Rain
- Berry Paradise & Melon Mist
- Pure Refreshment & Summer Storm
- Clean Citrus & Citrus Spray
- Pink Magnolia & Jasmine Breeze
- Calypso Breeze & Hawaiian Paradise
- Clothesline Breeze & Meadow Songs
- Lavender Comfort & Gentle Vanilla
Limited Edition
- Apple Spice & Holly Berries
- Autumn Spice & Harvest Festivities
- Vanilla Refresh & Vanilla Bean
Candles
Regular
- Meadows & Rain
- Spring & Renewal
- Linen & Sky
- Vanilla & Refresh
- Apple Spice & Delight
Limited Edition
- Apple Spice & Crisp
Risks
Possible risk to animals
Despite widely circulating anecdotes claiming that Febreze has killed household pets, no evidence has been found to suggest that the substance is dangerous to animals.[3]
Birds may be the exception, however, since they are highly sensitive to many airborne chemicals. Febreze should not be used in a room housing pet birds.
References
- ^ "Febreze review" (http). Ciao Shopping Intelligence. Retrieved Sept. 14th.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Chemical Functional Definitions - Cyclodextrin". Procter&Gamble. 2005.
- ^ "Urban Legends Reference Pages: Febreze Pet Danger".