How to choose an air freshener for the house, so that such a purchase does not hit hard on the pocket and at the same time efficiently and effectively performs its function? For this you need to explore all the options, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages, learn the features of the application.
What are the options for air fresheners?
Before you buy a freshener, you should explore all the options, their advantages and disadvantages.
Aerosol
There are many manufacturers of aerosol air fresheners, they are sold in any store. Such distribution is due to affordable cost, efficiency, rich aroma. These are the main benefits of aerosol.
However, of course, there are drawbacks. A weighty minus is that aerosol air fresheners can be dangerous to humans: if microparticles get into the respiratory tract, an allergic reaction can occur. In addition, such aerosols adversely affect the environment, contributing to the destruction of the ozone layer.
In addition, such tools usually do not eliminate the smell, and masks it.
Thus, aerosol air fresheners have a low cost, they have a fairly quick effect, but it passes just as quickly and can be dangerous to human health.
With chopsticks
In the past few years, such fresheners have become very popular: they are a set of containers with an oily liquid and a set of wooden rattan sticks. The principle of application is simple: you need to open a can of oil, insert a few sticks into it. When the straw is soaked, the liquid will evaporate, exuding a pleasant aroma.
The main advantage is the naturalness of the raw materials used, because in the manufacture of such fresheners use natural organic oils.
And thanks to the attractive appearance of the device, you can beautifully fit into any interior.
However, there are disadvantages. For example, with short-term use, because of the smell, a headache, nausea can appear. In addition, the air freshener only masks the fragrance, interrupts it.
Thus, such a product is made from natural materials, it is aesthetically attractive, but only for a short period it masks an unpleasant smell.
From essential oils
The principle of operation of this tool is almost identical to the above described option. The main difference is the use of pure ether raw materials. This freshener is a glass container with a wooden lid, which is filled with oil. To achieve aromatization, it is necessary to soak the cork cap and not tightly close the glass jar.
Gel option
Such air fresheners are used not only to create a pleasant aroma, but also as a sachet for linen. Sold even in the form of gel candles.
They are very easy to use: you just need to open the package and put the applicator in the right place. The advantages include the following:
- safety for humans;
- use of natural essential fragrances;
- elimination of unpleasant odors;
- unobtrusive scent.
The disadvantages include a short-term effect - the smell of impregnation disappears completely in 25-30 days. With such a period of use, the relatively high cost of the air freshener seems unjustified.
Auto
Such devices can operate from the electrical network and from the battery. This freshener is a small box with indicators of the frequency and intensity of spraying with a built-in replaceable diffuser.
The main advantage of such a product is that it is easy to use it, because there is no need to constantly spray a balloon - the device discharges liquid at regular intervals. Also, this freshener is ideal for those who love floral and fruit aromas, and thanks to the smallest particles sprayed over a larger area than other types.
Plus, you can call the economy - with the intensive use of such a refresher one bottle will last for 1.5-2 months.
The truth is worth remembering about the cons. For example, if you purchase an electrical option, it will be completely dependent on the operation of the power grid. Such models also have the risk of shorting at voltage surges.
Tips for choosing
To purchase a truly high-quality product and choose the best freshener from those that are on sale, remember about a few important points that you should pay attention to:
- Purpose For example, if you are going to use the product once in a toilet or bathroom, you can purchase a simple spray, because in this case you can talk about serious savings. But in order to constantly maintain a pleasant smell, it is advisable to use a gel or automatic air freshener-flavoring.
- Security. In the presence of children or animals, care should be taken to ensure their safety. For example, air fresheners that work on the basis of essential oils, in contact with the skin or mucous membranes can cause burns. Although electrical products are relatively safe, they still require installation in places that are difficult for children to reach.
- No contraindications. When choosing a freshener, consider their particular use by people with asthma, other respiratory diseases. For example, automatic flavors can lead to an allergic reaction, attacks of tachycardia.
Overview of the best manufacturers
Before you go to the store, you can get acquainted with the most well-known manufacturers in advance.
Discover
This manufacturer attracts unusual flavors: smells of the forest, morning dew, cashmere, field plants. The average cost is about 400 rubles for a capacity of 300 ml.
Air wick
This manufacturer produces products that are of high quality and a wide range of flavors. There are also special air fresheners that have three smells that open up gradually - similar products are offered by the Life Scents line. The average cost is from 250 rubles.
Freshmatik
It is a gel freshener, which at the same time looks stylish, and masks odors for quite a long time. Cost - from 260 rubles.
Ambi pur
Well-known for the domestic market a brand engaged in the release of aerosol, as well as water sprays. The price of Ambi Pure products depends on the form of release. Thus, conventional aerosol sprays are sold at a price of 180 rubles, and products with a replaceable diffuser can be purchased for 400 rubles.
Ballu
Manufacturer of electronic air fresheners. It works thanks to a special filter impregnated with essential oil. The main disadvantage is the rather high cost of the device, which starts from 1200 rubles. The term of operation is about 4 months.
Meria
It is considered the cheapest product, the price of which for one bottle with a spray is about 50 rubles. True to the acquisition, remember that he has a small concentration of odorant and quite a short-term effect.
Making a freshener with your own hands
The easiest option is to make a refresher using essential oils. First you need to prepare everything you need:
- a small glass jar with a lid;
- baking soda;
- essential oil (any);
- thick paper;
- hammer and awl.
There is nothing difficult in manufacturing: you need to fill the soda in half a jar, drop 10-15 drops of essential oil there, make several small holes in the cork from the container. It will just close the jar lid and put it in any place in the room. To give the jar a more attractive appearance, you just need to paint it with stained glass paints.
In the absence of a lid, a jar is covered with a thick sheet of paper, an opening is made with an awl, a sheet is tied with a rubber band to prevent it from flying away.
Similarly, you can make an aerosol dispenser: drop 10-15 drops of oil into a 1-liter bottle, mix everything thoroughly and just spray around the rooms.
As you can see, it is very easy to make a freshener, and you will spend a small amount to buy a jar of essential oil and soda. But you can pick up any flavor.
