Of course, you wouldn't want to leave these going at night, or when
you're not there, but I prefer the small simmering pot pourri burners
that use tea-light candles. Most artificial scents have elements that
bother my nose, so I add a few whole cloves, a chunk of stick cinnamon
and several drops of food-grade lemon oil and some orange extract to
the water.

In a home in a northern climate that has radiators, you can add these
things (or other simmering pot pourri mix) to pans of water placed
on radiators in the winter.

James wrote:

Does anyone have a recommendation on a good air freshner for the home? I
don't mean those little plug-ins, which are nearly worthless in my
experience.

Some time ago, I tried one of those battery operated units that use a
cannister to freshen the air every 1/2 hour or so (adjustable), but I found
they didn't last and were noisy at night.

I have also tried those small cans with wicks, that you set out around the
house, but I don't really like them. When you first put them out, they are
too powerful, and then they degrade quickly and require replacing too often.

I just thought some of you might have had good success with something that I
haven't heard of before.

--
jamie )

"There's a seeker born every minute."