Is It Necessary to Place Car Fresheners in the Vehicle?
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It is unnecessary to place car fresheners in the vehicle. Volatile items like car fresheners and perfumes should not be kept inside the car. This is especially true for new cars, as car perfumes and fresheners are typically made by blending perfume or essential oils with industrial alcohol, which evaporates quickly and emits strong odors that can easily mask other smells in the car. While this may eliminate the new car smell, the pollution inside the car actually worsens as these fragrances evaporate. Below are some methods to remove odors from the car: 1. Ventilation: Minor air pollution is common, and simple measures can significantly reduce its impact, so car owners need not worry excessively. The easiest method is to open the windows frequently for ventilation, especially in new cars—ensuring regular airflow is crucial. Before getting into the car each morning or after long periods of parking, it's advisable to open the doors completely to allow thorough air exchange. 2. Fruits: Some car owners place tropical fruits like lemons or pomelos in the car to freshen the air. While lemon peels, pomelo peels, or pineapples can mask odors by releasing their fragrance, they do not break down or remove harmful substances from the air. Similarly, commercial air fresheners only cover up odors rather than eliminating them. Low-quality air fresheners may even introduce new pollutants. Therefore, fruits are a relatively better option for odor removal.
