Homemade Febreze

RE: Homemade Febreze Post By tholtz (Guest Post) (07/06/2008) I've been using this for a long time: 4 tbs Downy to a 32 oz bottle. It also works great as a wrinkle releaser! Just spray on wrinkled clothes, pull or smooth the wrinkles out, and let dry. Works awesome. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Homemade Febreze Post by iBroke (20) | (01/04/2008) Contact These recipes don't make the furniture sticky? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Homemade Febreze Post By BA (Guest Post) (12/30/2007) Does anyone know if the homemade febreeze makes sofas more susceptible to picking up dirt and stains? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Homemade Febreze Post By Ivy (Guest Post) (12/20/2007) I see no need for the baking soda. One other thing, why so much fabric softener? I just add some fabric softener, maybe an inch or 2 in an empty Febreeze bottle, fill the rest with warm or hot water. It works just fine! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Homemade Febreze Post By Vincent (Guest Post) (12/07/2007) Lois Ann: Not that I'm a big user of fabreze (I found this entry while looking for a way to control static on my sofa) I can't stand to see people repeat Urban Legends as fact. Fabreze is NOT harmful to pets. Spend two minutes researching things before you repleat these stories. As found all over the internet: http://www.snopes.com/toxins/febreze.htm The ASPCA's National Animal Poison Control Center agrees. A staff veterinarian I spoke with said the Center has not been able to confirm any cases of Febreze causing the death or serious injury of pets. The Center has issued the following statement: Veterinary toxicologists at the ASPCA National Animal Poison Center are conducting an on-going investigation into claims that use of Febreze in the home caused the death of several pets. All information reviewed to date suggests that there is no evidence that Febreze represents any risk to pets when used according to label instructions. Presently, the center considers the product safe to use in households with pets. As with any cleaning product, the center recommends that birds be removed from the room until the product application has dried and the area has been ventilated. Please call 1-800-345-4735 if you have any questions or have a pet that you suspect is experiencing problems or visit us at www.napcc.aspca.org  ASPCA/NAPCC Letter Regarding Febreze The Center also told me that while zinc chloride (one of the ingredients in Febreze) can be toxic in large amounts, it comprises less than 1% of the formulation of the product and is not considered to be a hazard, contrary to allegations in the email warnings. Procter & Gamble says it began producing an improved Febreze formula in December 1998 which does not contain the chemical. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Homemade Febreze Post By Shelley (Guest Post) (08/01/2007) I made mine with the Baking soda, and had no problems, thanks for the tip! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Homemade Febreze Post By phyllis (Guest Post) (05/22/2007) I read on the febreze bottle and it said it had alcohol in it . so i bought a bottle of vodka and use about half a febreze bottle full of vodka, a few drops of fragrance oil and fill the rest of the bottle with water. works great for me and the vodka will kill germs too and hopefully dust mites too. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Homemade Febreze Post By Linda (Guest Post) (03/29/2007) Made some today, with Lavendar and vanilla downy Fabulus Thanks for the suggestion, I was out, in the middle of cleaning and didn't want to go to the store Report Spam or Abuse chemical Sensitivity Post By Marjorie (Guest Post) (02/22/2007) To Lois Ann or anyone else with advice, I too, am chemically sensitive and although I realise I can't remove the unavoidable from my life, I would welcome any suggestions at all for alternatives to the essential, everyday things one uses. I live in South Africa and tried importing skincare and make up products from Australia - but the exchange rate and customs duties were just too much for my budget. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Homemade Febreze Post By Karen (Guest Post) (02/16/2007) This will remove wall paper as well! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Homemade Febreze Post By Lynda (Guest Post) (02/16/2007) Now I can experiment with the water ratio and the Fabric Softener I accidentally bought on sale, instead of Detergent by the same mfg. God bless you. : ) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Homemade Febreze Post By (Guest Post) (02/15/2007) I guess it's okay but I found that it makes the curtains somewhat stiff. It washes out but my cotton curtains were horrible. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Homemade Febreze Post By Lois Ann from New York (Guest Post) (02/15/2007) It amazes me that people buy this type of product. Febreze is chock full of chemicals...in fact, so full of chems that it is known to cause household birds to DIE. Given that fact,do you think it is that good for humans? Same thing with Teflon/non stick surfaces, folks! (gases are released and has caused birds to die) Being married to a chemically sensitive husband, we have had to forego with the vast majority of chemicals in our lives. Things with scents....including those plug in devices, fabric softener, etc, all have pthalates which interfere with the body's hormones. I would think twice before spraying this product around just to make things smell nice or as a cover up. Those who have suggested baking soda are on the right track. If you NEED scent, add some essential oils. Think about guests entering your homes. We avoid places that are sprayed with anything.... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Homemade Febreze Post By Laurie Keenan (Guest Post) (02/15/2007) Is this recipe for Fabreze safe for fabrics, such as curtains and slipcovers? It sounds wonderful and so easy! Thank you. Report Spam or Abuse Request: Homemade Febreze Post by jess_admin (638) | (02/13/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact Does anyone have any recipes for Febreeze? Sharon from Florida Answers: Faux Febreeze 1 1/2-4 tablespoons ultra downy clean breeze fabric softener 25 ounces water 32 ounces spray bottle, new and clean Put Downy and water in bottle and spray on furniture, carpeting, pillows, shower curtains...etc. By PICO RE: Homemade Febreeze I tried the baking soda and water "Febreeze" spray and I don't know how this is supposed to work because the baking soda would NOT melt in the water, I heated it and kept heating it and it just DOES NOT break down. So I skimmed off the only water part and put it in a bottle and tried it anyway. It clogged after a day or so and plus anything that I sprayed got a powder film all over it! Don't even bother wasting your baking soda on this, it simply does not melt in water. I'm glad I only tried a half recipe and only wasted a cup of baking soda. By Marian Norris RE: Homemade Febreze If I have to keep washing out the bottle. I better just find a coupon for Febreeze. I love the stuff, I buy it faithfully. I would love to make my own but this is not it. Thanks By giftsandbags.com Report Spam or Abuse Tip: Fake Febreze: Make Your Own Post by lewis_admin (1296) | (09/05/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact Make your own febreze. 2 cups Arm and Hammer baking soda 4 cups warm water 2 cups Arm and Hammer liquid fabric softener Mix thoroughly and place in a spray bottle. Spray on fabric to freshen, as needed. If you have any problems with the above formula, try this if you dare: 1 tablespoon baking soda, 2 cups warm water and 1/4 cup liquid fabric softener. Mix together and dispense through spray bottle. After each use, clean sprayer with clear water to prevent clogging. By Kathy This is a pretty common recipe. Sadly it is not clear that its that effective. "Which brings me to the subject of the fake Febreze. Yikes, that's a matter I regret bringing up. Not because I was wrong, but rather because I can't figure out why the recipe didn't work for many readers. I prepared the suggested recipe (2 cups baking soda, 4 cups warm water, 2 cups liquid fabric softener) prior to writing about it. My homemade version worked like a charm. I sprayed it on all kinds of fabrics to make sure it would not leave a residue. I was very pleased with the results. However, messages poured in from unsatisfied readers stating that the baking soda wouldn't dissolve, the concoction won't spray from the bottle and so on." Source: http://www.nwherald.com/StyleSection/293330432168785.php Feedback Faux Febreeze 1 1/2-4 tablespoons ultra downy clean breeze fabric softener 25 ounces water 32 ounces spray bottle, new and clean Put Downy and water in bottle and spray on furniture, carpeting, pillows, shower curtains...etc. By PICO RE: Homemade Febreeze I tried the baking soda and water "Febreeze" spray and I don't know how this is supposed to work because the baking soda would NOT melt in the water, I heated it and kept heating it and it just DOES NOT break down. So I skimmed off the only water part and put it in a bottle and tried it anyway. It clogged after a day or so and plus anything that I sprayed got a powder film all over it! Don't even bother wasting your baking soda on this, it simply does not melt in water. I'm glad I only tried a half recipe and only wasted a cup of baking soda. By Marian Norris RE: Homemade Febreze If I have to keep washing out the bottle. I better just find a coupon for Febreeze. I love the stuff, I buy it faithfully. I would love to make my own but this is not it. Thanks By giftsandbags.com Fabric Softener Sheets I always make my own fabric freshener by putting three or four fabric sheets into a spray bottle about half full of warm water and shaking. It works well. By Racing against thimerosol Why Backing Soda? I've done something similar with water and fabric softener. It works fine. Why use baking soda at all? By dcacle RE: Fake Febreze: Make Your Own I have tried this for years, but yes the bottle does clog easily. So, I just omitted the baking soda and that solved my problem. It works just as good. And you can add a little rubbing alcohol to it too, but not too much or that is all you will smell. By katieandjeffy Your Need The Baking Soda Bring your solution to a boil! Then cool down. This will dissolve the crumby residue from the baking soda. The baking soda neutralizes odors, is found in all air and fabric sprays. If you just just use fabric softener and water, it's just wetting the fabric for a temporary deodorizer. By BJ_upnorth Baking Soda is Important BJ_upnorth is right. You really need the boiling water, it dissolves the baking soda which is needed to truly get rid of the smell instead of covering it up. Without baking soda in the solution is just an air freshener. I also like to add rubbing alcohol as a antibacterial. Works great on pet and kid stains, the scent of the alcohol goes away as it dries, like vinegar. We have a new puppy, a toilet training toddler and a 4 month old that spits up a lot due to acid reflux. Needless to say we go though a lot of this solution. Good luck! Rebekah By Madelynnsmama It Clogged My Sprayers I made this up and it clogged two sprayers to the point that I can't use them anymore. Any suggestions? By ka RE: Homemade Febreze Boil the water and baking soda until it is dissolved. This will help with clogging the sprayer. By Jamie RE: Homemade Febreeze clogged sprayers Clogged sprayers are a problem of the solution sitting in the straw and nozzle, creating a build up. When finished using the spray solution, unscrew the spray bottle lid with straw attached and hold the straw end in a cup of hot water. ( a drop of dish detergent could be added to the cup of hot water)Keep pumping the spray nozzle until the cup is empty to make sure all the solution is washed out and just the water is spraying. Spray a few more times to empty all the water out of the nozzle and straw and put the lid back on the bottle ready for the next use. If there is no solution trapped inside the nozzle and straw, it should not clog. By KM Report Spam or Abuse