Pet safe air freshener?

[ellieeee]

Is febreze plug in (the pet one) safe to use in a room with degus ?

[deguconvert]

Hmmm . . . I don't know . . . but tbh . . . I don't much like any kind of air freshener. I think of all those chemicals I'd be breathing in and just hate to use them for that reason. They always bug my lungs. I figure if they are bugging me, then the tiny little lungs of our pets will most assuredly be bothered as well.

[degumummy137]

Have you tried an air purifier instead? They’re very popular with rat owners (much smellier than degus!) We use febreeze spray in other rooms but not near the animals; if we have guests coming we might spray a small spritz onto the rug in the centre of the room and that’s it. The ideal option is none at all though.

[savvy]

I won't use any artificial scents around the degus. I can't stand air freshners anyway, they always catch the back of my throat.

[ellieeee]

I haven’t tried a air purifier does anyone have one if so does it work well?

[moletteuk]

It all depends what your concern is. I have an air purifier, they filter out fine particles from the air but I don't know how much smell they remove, I would think it depends on the type or source of the smell. They are great if you have allergies but they cost a fair bit to buy, run and keep up with filters.

I avoid air fresheners because they reduce air quality. How much they affect air quality depends on the VOC content of the paricular freshener, I couldn't find any info on the febreze one, although I did find a different febreze pet one that seemed fairly low risk. It also depends on the size of the room for the concentration of the chemicals.

If you are getting a smell from the degus then it is nearly always from pee soaked wood, so you could look at sanding or replacing those if that is an issue.