If you’ve ever tried to cover up wet dog smells or that mysterious whiff near the litter tray (you know the one), you’ll know it’s not always easy to keep a house fresh when pets run the show. But you shouldn’t have to pick between a fresh-smelling home and keeping your furry pals safe.

Here’s the thing. Products containing essential oils can be risky for pets. Their little lungs and noses are much more sensitive than ours. Good news though? We don’t use essential oils in any of our products and you can still enjoy a great smelling home without worrying every time you use a scent.

🚫 What to Avoid

First off, ditch anything with tea tree, eucalyptus, citrus oils or pine. They might smell lovely to us but they are dangerous for pets, especially cats. Even a small amount can make them poorly.

Essential oils might be natural but that doesn’t mean they are safe. Tea tree, clove, peppermint, pine, ylang-ylang and even lavender can cause big problems. Cats and dogs can develop breathing issues, drooling, vomiting or worse. Cats are extra sensitive as their livers can’t break down the compounds in many oils. Birds and reptiles? Even a trace amount in the air can make them seriously ill.

Even just using an oil diffuser in the corner of the room can cause issues over time because pets can’t get away from the scent. Some oils can build up in their bodies leading to long-term health problems. Honestly, essential oils and pets are a risky mix. Best to give them a miss.

Paraffin candles are another no. They release nasty soot into the air which is bad for both pets and people.

And those plug-in air fresheners or timed sprays? Birds are especially at risk and can get really sick just from breathing them in, if you do use them make sure your rooms well ventilated and that pets are able to leave the room when they’d like to.

🌿 Pet-Safe Fragrance Ideas

No need to give up on home fragrance. Just pick the right products.

Smelty Sizzlers are a brilliant choice. They are made without essential oils so they are safe to use around pets, all of our scented products use fragrance oils that are completely synthetic and are vegan and cruelty-free. Our sizzlers are scented salt granules infused with our high quality fragrances and colourants that warm up in a burner. No flames, no soot and no waxy mess.

If you like wax melts, go for soy or beeswax options with pet-safe fragrance oils. Always check the ingredients to make sure they are free from harmful stuff like tea tree or eucalyptus.

If you love candles, choose soy ones with cotton wicks and mild, pet-friendly scents. Always keep them well out of reach of curious paws.

🐾 Easy Tips for a Fresh and Safe Home

• Use scents in moderation. Even safe ones can be too much if overdone.
• Keep burners well away from pets reach and do not leave burners unattended.
• Keep the room ventilated. Open a window when using fragrance.
• Watch your pets. Sneezing or leaving the room could be their way of letting you know the smell is too strong.
• Be aware that like humans, our furry friends can have allergies too. Check all product packaging for hazardous ingredients.
• Clean often. Smelty carpet powders can help get rid of smells and deodorise at the source without using essential oils.

🏡 Final Thought

Your home can smell fresh and stay safe for every wagging tail and purring friend. Skip the risky stuff and stick with smart choices like Smelty Sizzlers. Your pets will be happier for it and so will you.