Save money - resuse plugin refills

Trow

Don't get me wrong gingernutmeg - I'm sure that the risk is no different to that of any other plugged in appliance - but don't assume that equals no risk.

Ben84

We had one many years ago, which was plugged in near a teak coffee table. I noticed after a while that the vapours off it seemed to be eating and dissolving the varnish on it. I also noticed chronic headaches whenever I was in the room with it.

I suspected it wasn't very healthy stuff and threw it out after that.

mwa

Hello,

Does anyone know if it is safe to refill plug in air fresheners (Glade)? I have a couple of the plug bits around the house but just can't afford £3+ each time for the refills!

If so what would anyone suggest? Was thinking perfume watered down or maybe even oils that you mix with water and burn with a special burner?

Many thanks
MWA

LittleVoice

There's a thread here - http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=41920

homeaway

I dont use them but i do use fresh lavender that has been dried and that gives off a lovely smell. I just use the bits i have cut off my lavender plant at the end of the summer. You can burn essential oils and they give off a nice smell. You can buy t lights and a special burner but i am sure that there are ms that have cheaper ideas.

MoaningMyrtle

They had the Ambi Pur refils for £1.29 each in Savers recently.

shandypants5

I am not going to be popular for this comment..but here goes.

Isnt it a little crazy to try and "FRESHEN" the air by squirting chemicals into it.
Also its a plug in device, so not only is it contaminating the real fresh air, its increasing your power consumption/ carbon footprint thingie too.

I am no tree hugger, but buy a bunch of flowers or open a window..

positivelymummy

instead of using febreeze style fresheners or linen fresheners, i dilute 1 part fabric conditioner to 10 parts water in an old pump spray bottle, its certainly a lot cheaper.

Penelope_Penguin

Hi, there :beer: I'm going to merge this to the thread Little Voice mentions, to keep all ideas together

Penny. x

Stephen_Leak

shandypants5 wrote: »

I am not going to be popular for this comment..but here goes.

Isnt it a little crazy to try and "FRESHEN" the air by squirting chemichals into it.
Allso its a plug in device, so not only is it contaminating the real fresh air, its increasing your power consumption/ carbon footprint thingie too.

I am no tree hugger, but buy a bunch of flowers or open a window..

A good point, well made.

I make my own ironing water by putting a few drops of essential oil into a sprayer bottle. I have been known to fumigate the flat with this as well. Chemicals, but nice ones and the carbon footprint of a ballet dancer (to which I am not often compared).