Car air freshener

Car air fresheners neutralise foreign odours and add fragrance to the air in the vehicle. They help create more comfortable conditions for the driver and passengers. The accessories take up little space.

What are the types of car air fresheners?

By installation place and method:

• Hanging. These can be suspended by a string in any convenient place.
• Air vent mounted. They are securely attached with a clip.
• Dashboard mounted. These are fixed with suction cups or adhesive tape.
• Without fasteners. This type can be put in a cup holder, under the front seat, etc.

By design and principle of operation:

• Made from cardboard and impregnated with various fragrances. These products are compact, affordable, but last not more than two weeks.
• Bottles with fluid. These retain the odour persistence for up to 3 months. They require proper installation and careful use: if spilled, they can damage car interior elements.
• Plastic containers with gel. Thanks to the special membrane, they provide gradual evaporation of essential oils which can last up to 2 months. Ineffective in frosty weather.
• Metal containers with a solid chalk filler. They emit an odour in doses, so they can last up to a year. At the same time, they are expensive.
• Fabric sachets with scented granules or salt. Not sensitive to temperature changes. Retain their properties for up to 3 months.
• Sprays. They are economical, as they are activated manually when necessary.
• Electric. These work from the cigarette lighter. They often combine the functions of a humidifier and an ioniser.

By possibility to control the fragrance intensity:

• Adjustable. Equipped with a perforated lid or valve, which allows you to adjust the odour strength. Economical.
• Non-adjustable. Simple and inexpensive.

By service life:

• Reusable. With replaceable cartridges.
• Disposable. These have a limited lifetime.

Tips on the use of car air fresheners

• When choosing a product, look at the most popular fragrances. For example, "Ocean", "Green Apple", and "Citrus" are invigorating, so they are suitable for long trips. "Forest" calms and helps to concentrate. "Green tea" is neutral, discreet, and is suitable for hot days.
• When choosing a car air freshener, take into account the influence of fragrances on the psychoemotional state. As a rule, the smell of a rose relieves tension, vanilla and lavender relax, citrus and fir needles have a tonic effect.
• In the hot months, it is better to prefer discreet odours with fresh notes, in the winter more spicy and woody compositions.
• Be aware that concentrated and strong scent in the confined space of a car can make you feel unwell.
• It is possible to neutralise the smell of tobacco smoke inside the vehicle by means of special aerosols like "Anti-tobacco".

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