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Aerosol Air Freshener Spray

Moderate burden — Aerosol Air Freshener Spray adds a moderate, reducible exposure.

Spray-can room and fabric fresheners.

The breakdown

Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)

Chemical hazard
4
Everyday exposure
5
Persistence
3

Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.

What this means for you

A Detox Score of 57 places aerosol air freshener spray in the Moderate band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Aerosol fresheners release VOCs and often phthalates as fragrance carriers, which you then inhale in an enclosed room. Ventilation addresses odour at the source rather than masking it.

Cleaner swap → Open a window, or simmer citrus peel and herbs.
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Frequently asked questions

Is aerosol air freshener spray a toxic exposure?

Aerosol Air Freshener Spray has a Detox Score of 57 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Aerosol fresheners release VOCs and often phthalates as fragrance carriers, which you then inhale in an enclosed room. Ventilation addresses odour at the source rather than masking it.

What is a safer alternative to aerosol air freshener spray?

A lower-exposure swap for aerosol air freshener spray is: Open a window, or simmer citrus peel and herbs. Aerosol fresheners release VOCs and often phthalates as fragrance carriers, which you then inhale in an enclosed room. Ventilation addresses odour at the source rather than masking it.

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