Re: Home Airfreshener's
Originally Posted by
pauline3
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I use an electric diffuser,they neutralise the smells,the essential oil isn't over powering either...they are expensive ,but well worth it.
At the moment I am using Lime essential oil,you put the water in first,then you add around 8drops of the oil.leaves the room feeling beautifully refreshed.
Again the oils can be expensive.
Pauline, I occasionally use essential oils in an oil burner Pauline. One of those you put water in the dish at the top, then add a few drops of the oil of your choice, before lighting the little tea light underneath.
But you've got to know which oil are safe under different conditions.
For example, some are not advised for pregnant women, others are not safe around cats, dogs and pet birds.
The trouble is, most people just buy something because they like the smell, or the lady in the shop says it's nice, or maybe because it's reduced in price even, without really thinking any further than that.
Here is a short list of some that are
NOT advised for pets:
Essential Oils To Avoid Around Dogs
To be the best human that you can be for your pet, please absolutely
avoid diffusing the following oils around your canine friend:
Citrus oils such as lemon, orange, or tangerine
Tea tree
Ylang ylang
Cinnamon
Pennyroyal
Pine
Sweet Birch
Wintergreen
Likewise, these ones are considered
SAFE:
Lavender:
Chamomile
Thyme:
Spearmint:
Peppermint:
Cardamom:
Cedar:
Lemongrass:
Eucalyptus:.
Frankincense:
Clary Sage:
Cardamom:
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Baz, I am glad your friend loves her dogs, but she may be completely unaware of the effects some products can have on her beloved animals. I have no idea what she knows.
All I do know is, a healthy ear does not smell, but that is another problem which I assume her vet is dealing with.
Poor dogs. It must be very uncomfortable for them.
May I ask what breed they are?
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Dood & Foxy - I agree about the fresh air.