Fragrance Removal

fragrance removal
We all remember how Grandma’s house smelled. How the cloud of her perfume enveloped us, along with her arms, in a big, tight squeeze. The perfume that was in the form of a powder, that you dared to try just a dab of, but ended up covered in a white, powdery mess of sweet smelling perfume. Fragrances embed a nostalgic memory in our minds, and there are cases in where the detection of a particular fragrance can actually trigger a memory or particular feeling. Odds are, the same harsh ingredients that were in Grandma’s perfume, are still in use in chemical fragrances, room sprays, and the perfume you now use. Men’s cologne is the same as well- unchecked chemical ingredients that provide that certain amount of musk and outdoorsy. The reliance and use of fragrances from both the commercial and consumers sectors have resulted in the fragrance industry becoming a 3.8-billion-dollar industry, but the success of this has also been tied to health risk and complication on the use of fragrances and synthetic chemicals for deodorization. For those who are sensitive, the exposure to these synthetic chemicals can be a detriment to their health.

EWG explains that ingredients not in a product’s “hidden fragrance mixture” must be listed on the label, so makers disclose some chemicals but “lump others together in the generic category of ‘fragrance’.” first reported on – scientificamerica.com

What, exactly, is in that bottle of perfume?

Have you ever read the ingredients on that bottle of perfume? Or how about the bottle of cologne? No? That’s because there is no requirement to list the chemicals that have been used to create that perfume. “The average fragrance product tested contained 14 secret chemicals not listed on the label,” reports EWG, which analyzed the Campaign’s data. “Among them are chemicals associated with hormone disruption and allergic reactions, and many substances that have not been assessed for safety in personal care products,” EWG adds that some of the undisclosed ingredients are chemicals “with troubling hazardous properties or with a propensity to accumulate in human tissues.” EWG explains that ingredients not in a product’s “hidden fragrance mixture” must be listed on the label, so makers disclose some chemicals but “lump others together in the generic category of 

Not all Fragrances are Sweet

People have been using natural and artificial fragrances for thousands of years for cosmetic use, cleaning, and personal hygiene. For many of these products, what’s actually in them is a mystery. Companies that make perfumes and colognes are especially elusive in disclosing their ingredient list. Although the majority of these products have names suggesting they contain the essence of natural ingredients such as flowers and spices, most aren’t natural at all and are made up of a blend of unsafe synthetic chemicals. In fact, almost all of the ingredients found in fragrances when tested contained chemicals not deemed suitable for use by the Food and Drug Administration.

What are these unsafe chemicals? There are many. Testing on perfumes exposes an average of 14 chemical substances that were not listed on the label. Some of the most harmful substances found include those derived from petroleum. Those, and other “secret ingredients” such as diethyl phthalate, are known to build up in the body and cause hormonal changes, sperm damage, and other long-term damage. Some even can leach into breast milk. Fragrances doubly affect the user because they both are absorbed into the skin and are inhaled. Many of these ingredients can also exacerbate allergies, asthma, or those who suffer from chemical sensitivities.

Fragrance Sensitivity: Irritant vs. Allergen

While fragrances can cause many of the same symptoms that are triggered by allergens such as pollen or dander, they are different from allergens. Unlike allergens, which elicit a response from the body’s immune system to try to ward off the offending substance, fragrances do not trigger any such response. Rather, they are classified as irritants that cause symptoms for unknown reasons. Many medications or other means can be used to lessen the effects of allergens because we understand how they work. The allergic reaction triggered by Irritants, on the other hand, cannot be stopped unless the offending chemical is taken out of the picture. Allergies can be caused by many natural or synthetic triggers. People who suffer from allergies have symptoms such as sneezing, sore throat, itchy eyes, or skin reactions. Fragrance allergies are reactions caused by one or more chemicals present in the fragrance. They can cause classic allergy symptoms as well as other complex health problems.

How do you know if you are experiencing an allergic reaction to a fragrance? If you recently bought a new perfume, started using a new dish detergent, or started burning a new scented candle, and started experiencing symptoms shortly after, chances are you have a fragrance allergy. Fragrance allergies can manifest immediately. You may break out in hives as soon as you try out a new soap, or get light headed after spraying that new perfume. These allergies can also show up later on after prolonged exposure. These long-term side effects can include respiratory problems such as headaches and asthma symptoms that worsen.

Common Symptoms of Fragrance Sensitivity

Have you ever sprayed a new air freshener or been around someone with strong perfume, and immediately found yourself with a searing headache? Or maybe you have chronic migraines with no real identifiable cause? An increasing number of people are displaying fragrance allergies, and both short-term and lingering headaches are one of the most troubling symptoms.

One popular fragrance that is making the news is oakmoss. Originating from lichen, oakmoss is a frequently used additive in perfumes and cleaning products that are supposed to give them an earthy, woody smell. That smell comes at a cost to many, as it is oakmoss that is causing many of the increasingly recurring headaches amongst those with fragrance allergies. Oakmoss is not the only ingredient in fragrances that cause frequent headaches. Phthalates and other petroleum-based chemicals are also at fault.

Some protocols are beginning to be put in place to regulate the use of some of these chemicals, but the majority of chemicals used in fragrance are largely unregulated. If you have headaches immediately after using certain scented products or have long-term headaches that you can’t explain, it is likely that fragrances and these chemicals used to make them are the culprit.

Millions of Americans today suffer from fragrances allergies or sensitivities or are highly sensitive to perfumes and scents from fabric softeners and detergents. Fragrances are synthetic chemicals, and once they come into contact with clothing and textiles, they are much harder to remove.

Removal of Fragrances Without Harsh Chemicals

To combat harsh mystery chemicals, the answer is not to douse fabrics with more harsh chemicals.  Fabric softeners and dryer sheet odors are some of the worst because the product coats every fiber and under the presence of extreme heat can actually be baked onto the clothing once drying. Beyond having to decontaminate your clothing and linens from this fragrance, you are also exposing your dryer to these fragrances and perfumes as well, which means that all clothes that are dried in a contaminated machine will run the risk of having these residual fragrances and scents transferred onto them.

For those with chemical sensitivities and fragrance allergies, purchasing clothing can become a real chore, and in some cases, it can be really difficult to purchase clothing that is free from chemical odors and fragrances. Almost all clothing, sheets, blankets, and other fabrics have been chemically treated before arriving on the racks for shoppers to purchase. Most of these chemicals are not listed on the label. In order to best remove chemicals from already pre-treated chemicals, you need something different.

Fragrance removal was once a difficult task, but now with OdorKlenz laundry, you can safely remove fragrances and perfumes from clothing and linens without the use of toxic chemicals. OdorKlenz has developed an innovative and revolutionary product to remove fragrances from clothing and fabrics without the harsh use of chemicals. Created with the patented OdorKlenz earth mineral technology, the OdorKlenz Laundry Additive is the leading non-toxic, safe, effective fragrance and perfume removal product for fabrics. OdorKlenz laundry additive has become the go-to choice for Customer looking to remove fragrances and perfume scents without the use of toxic chemicals. Just add the OdorKlenz laundry additive along with your normal favorite free and clear detergent to the affected clothing and your clothes will come out smelling clean and odor free. Backed with the best in the cleaning business guaranty- 30-day money back guarantee.