Febreze

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. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
^ "Chemical Functional Definitions - Cyclodextrin". Procter&Gamble. 2005.
^ "Urban Legends Reference Pages: Febreze Pet Danger".

[1] "Febreze review" (http). Ciao Shopping Intelligence. Retrieved Sept. 14th. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

[2] "Chemical Functional Definitions - Cyclodextrin". Procter&Gamble. 2005.

[3] "Urban Legends Reference Pages: Febreze Pet Danger".

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