What’s in Air Freshener? | Ingredients With George Zaidan (Episode 6)

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Join MIT-trained chemist and science educator George Zaidan as he tries to recreate everyday household products like toothpaste, lipstick, or shaving cream using only natural ingredients… and no recipe! He’ll have to decode long lists of intimidating chemical names, figure out what they all do, try and find natural substitutes, and then cook up the do-it-yourself versions in his chemistry lab (kitchen). While George may or may not succeed, we'll all learn something new and surprising about the products we take for granted every day.
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@jackielinde7568 8 лет назад

Hey George Zaidan, why not take a look at those water filtration cartridges, like the ones used in Brita (tm) pitchers that people (like me) fill up and put into the fridge. Would it be possible to make one of those? (Well, not the plastic cartridges, but the guts to the filters.)

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

Hey great idea! I'll add it to the list.

@JohnDoe-jg5ts 7 лет назад

Jack Linde

@scottyhaines4226 5 лет назад

Those have activated charcoal in them which you can find pretty cheap on Amazon

@louisthelolx 8 лет назад

I really love this series! There should be a special channel to host this series :)

@richardsandwell2285 6 лет назад

NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center did lots of research into plants and removal of indoor pollutants, people tend to forget about older research projects. A book is available by B.C. Wolverton called Eco-Friendly House Plants its ISBN 0-75380-046-2 This book has so much information on this subject and the care of the plants.

@joycejeffries7465 5 лет назад

Quite Clever, very charming and an excellent presentation. Thank you!

@wolfsbaneandnightshade2166 8 лет назад

the main library where i live has a plant wall in the entrance area.. and the air difference is insane.... insanely good

@DrakeMagnum 8 лет назад

That was as informative as usual, but also hilarious.

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

why thank you!

@sanzoy 8 лет назад

Great series. I used to constantly use those gel freshner and freshner plug several years ago. So glad I'm off those.

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

Thanks!

@Unitedstatesian 8 лет назад

Informative video! ...but what about the other ingredients? I am very allergic to air fresheners, perfumes (some more than others), chemical sprays (even some that have no noticible smells like some plug-in bug repelent). My reaction is different to different irritants... I would love to know exactly which ingredients cause which reaction. Lack of clear labels, testing and oversight seem to make this impossible. Any insight you have on the topic would be great! BTW, I like the fact that you mentioned getting rid of the source of bad smells and airing out the home. From what I have seen, air quality is five to ten times worse in the home than outside :-)

@georgezaidan 7 лет назад

Thanks! Probably your best bet would be google scholar (or web of science, if you can get access to it). Though I think there isn't allll that much info out there.

@pastelab 8 лет назад

1:26 XD Great job! My god I

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

thanks :) :)

@tahini42 6 лет назад

Would like to hear what you might add regarding use of commericial air fresheners designed for commercial buildings, offices, apartment buildings. Great video. Thank you. Will come again to this useful site!

@Mysticfox-wk2be 8 лет назад

As I watch this I have a sonic diffuser running in the kitchen with lemon grass and mint essential oils. The house smells great and SUPPOSEDLY it is able to kill some bacteria and viruses in the air. Does it? Who knows. I know they work great for topical antibiotics but thats much more concentrated.

@NSchaferFilm 8 лет назад

Love this series! Have you got hair conditioner on the list? Dishwasher tablets? Thank you.

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

Thanks! Hair conditioner is in a couple weeks! I'll add dishwasher tabs to the list.

@paytonG-H 8 лет назад

Question, what about the other ingredients? Aerosols are known to cause a lot of issues and don't only have one ingredient. Plants don't completely freshen a house, but does give you oxygen and absorbs some unwanted things from the air. There's a lot of better essential oils to use than orange. I don't use anything for cleaning that isn't biodegradable and plant based, if there's a smell, I remove the source and spray some diluted essential oil mix around.

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

Yup there's a lot of research on particulates in indoor air -- check out the professors' names in the credits list and look up their research. Great stuff.

@PirateKieren 7 лет назад

I love this weird version of the Gonk you use. It's one of those songs a lot of people know but have no idea is a real song

@kaktees 8 лет назад

I learnt from my old science textbook that if I stuck cloves into an orange and then hang it, it'll make a great air freshener. Well, except that it will eventually rot so yea

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

Yup, basically a slow release of limonene and clove scent :)

@MikeTrieu 8 лет назад

Why does this guy think that the plant roots are the only source of VOC removal? NASA has plenty of research showing that the leafy surfaces of many plants do much the same thing simply by adsorbing the molecules in question. And they can be "reactivated" simply by wiping off the leaves with a wet cloth.

@RastaMon2121 8 лет назад

great video! is there anyway to make energy drink scented air fresheners that could go in my car?????

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

That is a fantastic question. I'm sure there must be. (But I don't know it.)

@RastaMon2121 8 лет назад

George Zaidan thanks!

@ritasbitsoflife7934 7 лет назад

My brother-in-law loves White Castle hamburgers and I've always thought it would be fun to have a car freshener scented White Castles. If you come up with an idea for that, I'd love to give it to him.

@georgezaidan 7 лет назад

Rita's Bits Of Life haha that would be amazing. If we do an air freshener follow up, I'll work on it

@ritasbitsoflife7934 7 лет назад

Thanks George! Your videos are great. Every bit as good as Alton Brown.

@austinthaijam7009 6 лет назад

informative and entertaining :)

@jackson1342 Год назад

Why are some people so concerned of formaldehyde in air fresheners when they exposed daly in second hand cigarettes smoke which has far more formaldehyde than any air fresheners

@mahsaahmadi2506 2 года назад

this video was AWESOME

@tsham5940 7 лет назад

Suggestions for your list: Hairspray, artificial sweeteners, face masks, hair removal creams, anti ageing products, hand creams, makeup removers, mascaras, eye liners, vegan - anything you can think of. Thank you for these videos ^_^

@saxxyoboe 8 лет назад

I like this guy!

@DaveTexas Год назад

I have almost no sense of smell (damaged olfactory nerves) so I’ve never understood why people’s like air fresheners. Most that have been strong enough for me to smell have been pretty awful. Do people really like those artificial scents? The same goes for laundry detergent - why do people buy scented laundry products? I buy the fragrance-free detergents and I like the lack of a strong scent. When I visit my parents, I’m struck by the odor of the towels in the bathroom. Strong, fake flowery scent. No thanks.

@МашаМакарова-м5ч 8 лет назад

i love watching your videos! You are so awesome!! !

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

:) thanks!

@jayyelland8289 2 года назад

Your last words are what everyone should be doing since 2020

@sorrychangedmyusername3594 Год назад

This is fantastic

@sng2162 8 лет назад

Whatsnin cockroach killer if radiation cant kill then

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

Good question! I'll add it to the list.

@scottyhaines4226 5 лет назад

Cockroaches aren't killed as much as paralyzed... They die from starvation

@leelanathasha1822 7 лет назад

Only orange and lemon have limonene? what about other scent like floral base?

@jaredspoolstra591 4 года назад

Ya my mom has about 5 automatic air sprayers that are running every 30-20 minutes using multiple bottles a week. I hope its not a permanent effect on my body

@calumbrehony8067 8 лет назад

your videos ate onreal thanks

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

thanks!

@mandingueira 8 лет назад

I would love to learn what's in laundry softeners, and is there actually an effective (both adding pleasant scent, and softening the textiles) homemade version of this

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

It's on the list!

@mandingueira 8 лет назад

George Zaidan Awesome! Thanks!

@inigofreed4373 6 лет назад

This doesn't really answer my question. Limenine is exactly the kind of air freshener that doesn't do what I want. Its not my wall, or I would put a hole in it. I have found several odorless air fresheners that use chemicals to do stuff to chemicals but they aren't specific. I'd like to know what the molecules in BO are specifically that cause odor, and a spray that can react chemically with them to neutralize them after the source of the odor is gone, in a room without good ventilation in a short time period, say 10 minutes.

@hephzibahp2262 4 года назад

What is in Fabric conditioner.?

@VacivityLove 8 лет назад

1:24 cringe!! Don't ever do that again lol

@brentpurt 8 лет назад

I thought that was hilarious and also added an extra hint of drama to the presentation. A nice callback to memes of yesteryear and a good dismount on the landing. 5/5 stars.

@DrakeMagnum 8 лет назад

I hope he does it in almost every video from this day forward.

@Mm.kay. 7 лет назад

VacivityLove WHAT??! It was funny as hell lol

@DrakeMagnum 7 лет назад

Kayla Santos I am on your team. They can never tear down what we love.

@CastOnCalamity 7 лет назад

While watching 'How Clean is Your House' Kim W used a few Denture tablets to clean something. It occurred to me that George Zaidan could totally tell me what's in those things. I'm thinking (maybe TMI, but: ) if denture tabs are safe and effective and gentle enough for old guy teeth, they would work for pre-soaking breast pads. So, George, what is in denture tablets? Are they on your list? Can they be added to your list?

@georgezaidan 7 лет назад

hey good idea! will add to the list

@eggundercover Год назад

Those hilarious transitions XD

@ImmaFOOT 6 лет назад

Do I boil the orange peels in the kitchen or do I bring the stove to my room? Asking for a friend.

@elliot63 8 лет назад

Can you do sunscreen please

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

Yes! It's on the list!

@K0ester 8 лет назад

I love these videos

@w3r3w0lf616 7 лет назад

What is that banging tune in the background at 4:25?

@georgezaidan 7 лет назад

Smooth Jazz Gonk by JackBillPlatypus

@ausencia16 8 лет назад

i loove your videos!!

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

thanks!

@ILike2Tinker 7 лет назад

Should do an episode on instant hot chocolate

@georgezaidan 7 лет назад

ooh great idea! will add to the list

@louieDsypo 3 года назад

What about Hawaiian scent

@robertolson3115 6 лет назад

The public is slowly catching on. One day essential oil diffusers will become a garage sale item once everyone understands the air pollution being created releasing terpenes into household air.

@lawlu4170 7 лет назад

I've been so stupid for using an air freshener for a year now. Will I be facing any long term health effects. Am I going to be okay?

@sachinsontakke2833 2 года назад

Here after room freshener got into my eyes 😂🙁

@JoAnnSchlott 7 лет назад

You are holding a stick of butter while talking about hydrogenated vegetable oil. Maybe a stick of Crisco would be a better visual? Yes. Crisco comes in "sticks" now. Otherwise, great video!

@AngDevigne 7 лет назад

Wow.

@yabollovanm 4 года назад

No wonder , everytime I switch on the Automatic freshener in my room I get horrible headaches, fatigue, red eyes and poor appetite.

@mon2liu 8 лет назад

What about baking soda???

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

Great question. I actually haven't seen a convincing explanation of how it works. But it does seem to work...

@DanielMt. 8 лет назад

The answer to people's flatulence is to expose the gas to the roots of a plant. "WHY DIDN'T I MARKET THAT!"

@rhearashad7143 7 лет назад

how about scented candles?

@georgezaidan 7 лет назад

I think I'll probably do an episode on scents in general (my guess is that a few scents/mixtures are used in a lot of different products)

@rukaannasrullah1384 8 лет назад

what ? just plants ? i hope to see some cooking chemicals or something

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

Next episode... :)

@lucianadoljak1644 7 лет назад

what about air freshener that smell like other things, like lavender or baby powder?

@georgezaidan 7 лет назад

hmmm baby powder would be really interesting... I wonder what that smell is

@Yoshi_Boii 8 лет назад

hilarious! good stuff. :)

@ashtonnnagy2349 8 лет назад

3:46 is is bad that i though of phil lester when i saw all of those plants

@sdaten3231 8 лет назад

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

@artfx9 8 лет назад

Video ends at 0:07

@sharath9893 8 лет назад

so wassup internet

@A-013 7 лет назад

Cool

@samyaksahu3401 7 лет назад

Hi, what about glue sticks?

@Luke-qr7pm 6 лет назад

Who doesnt love 2009 memes?

@laumur302 7 лет назад

But whatever will commerce do with the gazillion air freshener products now on store shelves if we just open our windows? There goes the GDP.......

@daleboyce7839 8 лет назад

How does Febreze work?

@georgezaidan 8 лет назад

Good question - google cyclodextrin

@daleboyce7839 8 лет назад

I worked for an air freshener company for 19 years. We had a similar product. We would take the concentrated chemical and add it to fox urine. You could not smell the urine. It was unbelievable!