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learn about the ingredients in Febreze
what we’re made of
It’s no secret that Febreze fights away odors like no other. And thanks to our high standards and carefully selected ingredients, Febreze is not only your first defense against stink—it’s also designed to be safely used around your family and pets. Which is why we make sure to put the ingredients in our highly sniffable products right at your fingertips, so you know exactly what we’re made of.
what makes (and keeps) us fresh
We know the products you use and the ingredients they contain are important to you. So, go ahead: Take a peek at the label. We’re confident you’ll recognize what’s in each bottle of Febreze.
Check out SmartLabel for a full list of product ingredients.
THE ODOR-TRAPPERS
(Hydroxypropyl) Cyclodextrin: Traps odors and locks them away (doesn’t just cover them up!) and is made from sweet summer corn, cassava, and potatoes.
Used in: Fabric Refresher, Air Mist
Diethylene Glycol: Partners with cyclodextrin to capture odor molecules of ALL sizes and is a common ingredient used in cosmetics and perfumes.
Used in: Fabric Refresher
THE ODOR-NEUTRALIZERS
Sodium Citrate: Balances out the pH of bad odors, so they’re as neutral as water. It’s found naturally in the zest of citrus fruits and pine needles.
Used in: Air Mist, Fabric Refresher
Sodium Maleate: Like sodium citrate, this ingredient also balances out the pH of bad odors. It’s a compound that gives apples and pears their tartness.
Used in: Fabric Refresher
THE ODOR-MAGNETS
Polyamine Polymer: Locks tough lingering odors, especially fatty cooking odors, and is a common ingredient in detergents.
Used in: Fabric Refresher
THE ODOR-CONVERTERS
Fragrance*: Leaves behind that light, fresh scent you love, giving your nose immediate relief while the odor fighters get to work. Fragrance binds to stinky ammonia and sulfur-based compounds, like pet and bathroom odors, making them too heavy to stay in the air.
Used in: [Air Mist/en-us/products/products-by-type/air-mist), Fabric Refresher, CAR, PLUG, Small Spaces, Wax Melts
THE FRESHNESS-HELPERS
Water: Leads odor-fighting molecules to odors and stabilizes the formula. You know it as H2O in its purest form.
Used in: Fabric Refresher, Air Mist
Alcohol: Dries fabrics after they're sprayed. Alcohol is a product of fermented fruits and grains.
Used in: Fabric Refresher, Air Mist
(PEG-60) Hydrogenated Castor Oil: Makes sure our products work smoothly from the first to the last spritz and is made from castor beans.
Used in: Fabric Refresher, Air Mist
Nitrogen: Provides a safer way to disperse a fine mist of ahhh-some into the air… without VOC-containing propellants. Nitrogen is a natural part of the air we breathe.
Used in: Air Mist
Dialkyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate: Helps disperse Febreze around your room and is a common ingredient in cosmetics.
Used in: Air Mist
Benzisothiazolinone: Keeps microbes from contaminating your Febreze and is a common ingredient in antibacterial hand soap.
Used in: Air Mist
* It is not recommended to use Febreze around pets with sensitivities to scented products and aerosols, like birds.
the no, no, no list
We’d never introduce anything into your home or the environment that we wouldn’t want in ours. That’s why Febreze is never formulated with anything unsafe or dangerous to use. Check out the full list of ingredients we won’t formulate with below:
