[Angel]

yes they are a fire hazard because they overheat easily and people just leave them on 24 hours a day. Of course the manufacturers say there is no proof against them because the fires are all classified as being caused by electrical faults without specification of the type of devise that is being used.

[mollyL]

The cost of those plug ins always kept me away from them. I usually find most of their fragrances too sweet and too close. If they started using fragrances such as Spiritual Sky then I'd buy them.

[stav]

Those sorts of things always make me sneeze.. If my room needs freshening, I open a window!

[tater03]

I am with you guys in that some of them are way to strong. I really think that there should be a warning on these then if they have been causing fires.

[RFL1986]

If many of the fires are a result of twenty-four hour a day use then I guarantee that manufacturers will just add a bit of fine print in order to shift liability to the consumer. Really, these sort of things have just been abused and are really so unnecessary that I wouldn't mind if they were just removed from shelves entirely.

[tater03]

I think that if there is a problem that it should be more of a warning then just in small print. I mean it could state that these are not to be plugged in all day due to a fire hazard. I think it is sad that this is a problem and I know since this topic started I have found other people that had no idea that this could happen.

[Lyndsey]

If I want to mask a cooking or pet odor I use an essential oil spray or a lead-free scented soy candle. A good Hepa air filter will safely remove odors as well as pollen and dander from the circulating air.

[RFL1986]

Those are good practical tips as well. Luckily for the next couple of months those of us in spring and summer climates will be fortunate enough to be able to get by with just opening the windows to let fresh air get at lingering smells.

[mbtaluka]

Originally Posted by Angel

I know these are popular but the truth is they do use more energy for very little benefit. In fact several insurance companies are warning against their use as a fire risk. Personally I also wonder about the health risk...I always feel as if they are taking the lining off the inside of my nose, they are so strong. I believe there are chemicals including anaesthic type stuff in them so it isn't simply a nice smell wafting around.

opinons please = for or against plug in air fresheners for the environment.

I tried using these but it didn't work well. Mostly the smell of our home recipes are so worse that even the plug in air fresheners are of no use.

[Serenity]

I must have a poor sense of smell because I don't find them strong at all. I've tried the ordinary ones and the types with the fans in them too but nothing seems to last much longer than a week. I don't like the sickly sweet ones but the linen or citrus ones are nice. And I clean house lol, I just like those kinds of scents too.

If I remember right the time they were considered to be a fire hazard was when they were left still plugged in once the contents had completely evaporated and were empty. It tells you on the packaging to unplug them when they are.

Anyone tried the candle ones that are out? I think it's Glade that made them. They'd be more environmentally friendly for sure.