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to not understand why people spend money to pollute their homes with pointless chemicals?

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tomorrowisanotherdate · 30/03/2024 19:26

scent boosters, to go in laundry, air fresheners that squirt puffs of pollutants at you - the tv is full of adverts for these things, so presumably someone is buying them. I just don't get it though. Loading your family's home atmosphere with a load of unnecessary and unpleasant air pollutants, and paying for the privilege? Why?

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MetalFences · 30/03/2024 21:55

MzHz · 30/03/2024 21:40

Oh bore off OP, each to their own. Live and let live and all that

So not talking on talk forums?

What do you come on for then?

midgetastic · 30/03/2024 21:43

MzHz · 30/03/2024 21:40

Oh bore off OP, each to their own. Live and let live and all that

But that's the point isn't it?
The harmful chemicals people are pushing out isn't letting people live - it's harmful and most likely leading to earth deaths -even if it's just one asthma death it's still rather off that people would
Accept that for a smell

Treesandsheepeverywhere · 30/03/2024 21:43

A scientist who can't comprehend that people like diffent things..... ok!

No degree here but get we are not all the same, therefore make different choices in life.

It's the same as everything else that is bad for us.

Alcohol = bad but people like the taste/feeling they get from it.

Ditto smoking,

Ditto fried food,

Ditto UPF,

Etc.

We all mostly know what's bad for us.

We therefore choose what to do with that knowledge, heed or ignore.
Choice being the operative word.

KeinLiebeslied54321 · 30/03/2024 21:42

@thomasinacat being 'natural' doesn't necessarily make something better and being 'synthetic' doesn't necessarily make it worse. That said, plug-ins stink!

Portakalkedi · 30/03/2024 21:42

Agree, OP, there's no need for all that artificial, and in some cases toxic, scented crap if you clean and ventilate your home.

thomasinacat · 30/03/2024 21:40

Agree OP, can't stand the artificial smell of the plug-ins or air fresheners, and they do affect my breathing, especially car air fresheners, which inevitably fail to conceal the fact that the car hasn't been cleaned properly.

They aren't natural and contain a raft of ingredients pumped into the air you are breathing. It's a no-brainer that this can't be good for your lungs. Definitely wouldn't use them if you have pets. They are not cleaning the air, they are masking smells.

I also use lavender oil, but believe it or not there are actually other essential oils if you don't like lavender. I just open windows regularly throughout the house to get fresh air circulating. Also don't want to think how much landfill waste these things are creating.

MzHz · 30/03/2024 21:40

Oh bore off OP, each to their own. Live and let live and all that

KeinLiebeslied54321 · 30/03/2024 21:39

SparrowFeet · 30/03/2024 21:36

Pointing out the misuse of the word 'chemical' is getting almost as tedious as correcting grammar on this thread. I think we all know what PP's mean.

It's mildly less tedious than people using a specific scientific term wrongly.

KeinLiebeslied54321 · 30/03/2024 21:38

Doublechocolatemuffin · 30/03/2024 21:30

@KeinLiebeslied54321 thanks for that piece of information but I'm a scientist so I know what chemicals are 🙄

A scientist who would rather not breathe in chemicals? 🙄

SparrowFeet · 30/03/2024 21:36

Pointing out the misuse of the word 'chemical' is getting almost as tedious as correcting grammar on this thread. I think we all know what PP's mean.

Doublechocolatemuffin · 30/03/2024 21:30

@KeinLiebeslied54321 thanks for that piece of information but I'm a scientist so I know what chemicals are 🙄

Spinninggyro · 30/03/2024 21:28

I have asthma and many of these perfumed things trigger an attack. Most perfumes and aftershaves have the same effect. I agree with the OP, these chemicals should be avoided. Why would you let your children sleep in scented bedding or have it on their clothes. Sprays and diffusers are just as bad

xSideshowAuntSallyx · 30/03/2024 21:27

I have an air freshener in the bathroom above the cats litter tray for obvious reasons, but no others in the house (you stop smelling them after a while).

I'll occasionally have fresh flowers (freesias smell lovely) but the windows and doors are open every day to air the place.

Nothing nicer than freshly dried washing from the line though, no scent booster needed.

KeinLiebeslied54321 · 30/03/2024 21:26

iwafs · 30/03/2024 21:23

Yes of course I get a say, it’s an open forum.

i will repeat that smelling of BO or dog is better than the poison in laundry boosters. And make no mistake, it is poison. Anyone who voluntarily ingests it is foolish.

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You realise that those aren't the only options though, right?
I don't use laundry boosters but I also don't stink of BO. Soap is a thing. Deodorants are a thing.

Meowandthen · 30/03/2024 21:26

iwafs · 30/03/2024 21:23

Yes of course I get a say, it’s an open forum.

i will repeat that smelling of BO or dog is better than the poison in laundry boosters. And make no mistake, it is poison. Anyone who voluntarily ingests it is foolish.

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You think it’s okay to stink? FGS woman use deodorant. You can even buy unscented ones, or use one of those crystal ones.

Or keep away from everyone else as no one wants to be near you. 🫢

HelpMeGetThrough · 30/03/2024 21:26

Did you spray some other pollutants?

I'll remember to do that next time.

concernedchild · 30/03/2024 21:26

@iwafs personally I enjoy smelling clean

bakewellbride · 30/03/2024 21:26

This thread makes me think of a mum I know who has stopped brushing her child's teeth with toothpaste and literally just puts water on the brush 'because fluoride is harmful and is chemical waste'. Poor kid already has cavities. Inexplicably she also lets the child paint her nails and do all sorts of other similar things. 🤔

Polishedshoesalways · 30/03/2024 21:25

I open windows

iwafs · 30/03/2024 21:25

concernedchild · 30/03/2024 21:23

@iwafs you're actually barmy

Fine if you think that. Time will educate you otherwise.

I’m happy living my life scent free and washing in soap.

KeinLiebeslied54321 · 30/03/2024 21:24

Snap @Meowandthen. 😂

KeinLiebeslied54321 · 30/03/2024 21:24

Doublechocolatemuffin · 30/03/2024 21:21

I think they smell nice but I'd rather not breathe in chemicals, especially now I have children in the house. I use all natural cleaning products, no air fresheners, no laundry scents etc. I occasionally use essential oils and that's it.

Oxygen is a chemical.

Meowandthen · 30/03/2024 21:24

Doublechocolatemuffin · 30/03/2024 21:21

I think they smell nice but I'd rather not breathe in chemicals, especially now I have children in the house. I use all natural cleaning products, no air fresheners, no laundry scents etc. I occasionally use essential oils and that's it.

Oxygen is a chemical…

bakewellbride · 30/03/2024 21:23

I agree with every word op EXCEPT for not liking scent boosters! I make my own cleaning spray out of vinegar, I even make some of my own toiletries so am far from the kind of person you are thinking of overall... but I love scent boosters and won't give them up!

concernedchild · 30/03/2024 21:23

@iwafs you're actually barmy

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