Air fresheners are so prevalent.  We even utilize “green” ones which we assume are safe. However, as the article, Ten Questions Concerning Air Fresheners and Indoor Built Environments reveals, they are not as safe and innocuous as we might think.  The article is well-documented.  Here are the summary statements. I recommend you peruse the whole article for a fuller description.

• Air fresheners are used throughout society.
• Air fresheners, even ones called green and organic, can emit potentially hazardous  chemicals.
• Fewer than 10% of air freshener ingredients are typically disclosed to the public.
• Over 20% of the general US population report adverse health effects from air fresheners.

• Fragrance-free indoor environments receive a majority of support.