This review and giveaway was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Febreze. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine.
You’ve probably been in a house that had a certain “smell” (smoke, pet odor, or cooking smells) that the homeowner seemed not to notice. You might have seen the Febreze Noseblind commercials on TV and wondered if they could really be true. I’m here to tell you that they are! Even when the smell is offensive to someone else, the homeowner may be completely oblivious. This phenomenon is referred to as “noseblindness” and it can happen to the best of us! Just as one might become accustomed to the sound of airplanes flying overhead, or the sight of a certain mailbox in the yard, the scent of our own natural habitat (our house) can become undetectable because we stop noticing it.
This happened to us when we had a cat. Our cat passed away shortly after my youngest child was born. My mother-in-law, bless her heart, cleaned out the closet where the litter box had been contained so that I wouldn’t have to deal with it. I had no idea how badly our basement smelled until one day, months after the closet had been cleaned, I could suddenly smell the lingering odor of the litter box. Wow. This caught me completely off guard! I realized that my house must have been an odor-magnet all that time, yet I didn’t notice it.
For this experiment, I invited my brother-in-law and sister-in-law over to the Savings in Seconds lair. We live in a city where there is a chemical plant, and my sister-in-law has a keen sense of smell when she visits. I knew that she’d be able to tell me if the Noseblind test worked! After they had been here for a few minutes, we popped some popcorn and enjoyed it together. It was movie night but the kids distracted us and we never did get the movie started. Instead, we played QuizUp and had some fun conversation. After about an hour, I used Febreze in the living room. I used these products to clear the air.
Three of the products (Air Effects, Fabric Refresher, and Candle) were the Meadows & Rain scent. The NOTICEables warmer was the Hawaiian Aloha scent. I merely lit the candle, spritzed the Fabric Refresher twice on the sofa blanket and pillow, and plugged in the warmer. The final thing I did was make a couple of quick passes in the hall areas with the Air Effects. Within just a few minutes, the scent of the popcorn was eliminated. Instead, the house smelled fresh and clean. My sister-in-law commented that some air fresheners bother her, but she didn’t have trouble with Febreze. I thought that the Aloha scent was a little strong, so I ended up removing that. It just wasn’t needed after we used the other products. I moved the candle into the kitchen and forgot that it was there.
A little while later, the pizza we ordered had arrived. My husband placed it on the kitchen counter and the rest of us meandered into the kitchen to eat. My sister-in-law mentioned that the candle even overcame the scent of the garlic bread. Once she mentioned it, I realized that I didn’t even notice the pizza smell!
I have used Febreze products in my 6th grade classroom for years. You’d be amazed at the odors those preteen bodies can emit. Thankfully, it doesn’t take much time to place a Febreze Set & Refresh unit right in the doorway. Most people who enter the classroom comment on how good it smells; it’s fresh without being overpowering. It’s also great for the classroom because it doesn’t need to be plugged in, which can be a safety concern in a school setting. I also keep a bottle of the Air Effects in my classroom. Several of my fellow teachers have asked to borrow it because it’s the best air freshener on our hallway! Knowing that Febreze could tough out the middle schooler scent, I had no doubts that it could make popcorn look like child’s play.
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I love the Air Effects Nectar.
my husband is noseblind; he can’t smell anything out of the norm, it seems.
I learned that scientifically, going noseblind is 100% real
Learned that there are all kinds of scents – natural, fruity, clean, sweet, floral, etc…
Learned that to spray Fabric Refresher on carpets, curtains, and other hard-to-wash fabrics to replace lingering odors with long-lasting freshness.
I love frebreze! It helps cover up the dog smells.
I recently visited a friend and noticed she was totally #Noseblind to her pets smell.
My father in law was completely noseblind to the smell of his own car. It just had a really old smell to it, and he had very oily hair that smelled really bad. He didn’t notice, but anyone that got in his car almost got sick to their stomach!
Learned that there are all kinds of scents – natural, fruity, clean, sweet, floral, etc!! so awesome!
I love the commercials. I do feel sorry though for everyone who has to clean up after the commercial is over! heh
I have a musty smelling basement that I can no longer smell. I thought it had dissipated, but if I am away for a few days I can suddenly smell it again. It makes me worry about other things I am “noseblind” to.
I wish that I didn’t have a strong sense of smell, but sadly I do. The littlest thing can irritate me. OMGosh – when the neighbors burn trash, it drives me crazy. BUT, I have to admit – My dogs do not bother me at all, but I have a daughter who barely steps through the door and starts to complain about how bad my dogs stink:-(
We buy Febreeze in the huge refill bottles!
My aunt is #Noseblind to her dogs smell left on her furniture and carpet.
I have a very sensitive nose and I have visited my son’s former girlfriend and she was totally #Noseblind to her dogs smell in the house.
My mom’s house smells like mold and she can’t smell it- I don’t have the luxury of being #Noseblind to it, I’m allergic!
I have known a few people that are nose blind to the smell of their pets. Yuck!
I know I’m not #Noseblind could sure use some for family members though!
I’m sure I’m noseblind about our house – we have three dogs and a cat and though we keep things clean, there is no doubt in my mind that our house smells like they live here.
A service man came to my apartment one time. He smelled the espresso in the apartment. I couldn’t. Therefore I was #noseblind
Sscientifically, going noseblind is 100% real.
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My sister is totally noseblind to her dog!
wonderful scents
scientifically, going noseblind is 100% real.And it typically follows a three-step process
I learned that ODOR ADAPTATION is your nose’s physical response that normalizes new smells.
I learned that the first step to being noseblind is Odor Adaptation.
I have some friends who are smokers. They have no idea that they stink and their homes stink. They are nose blind.
I learned I can go to P&G everyday for great home tips and savings on Febreze
Noseblind – great term. I really like their definition, and I didn’t realize that Jane Lynch was a sponsor. 🙂
I have the diaper genie in my bedroom (lack of space anywhere else). I’ve gotten so used to it that I think nothing of it. So i’ve def. been noseblind to that. Guest sure notice it!
Oh yes….. when we had a Diaper Genie we called it the poopy diaper sausage. It was definitely noticeable!
I love Febreze. They have so many different scents to keep it fresh.
I have a friend who works outdoors and also smokes cigarettes in his car. He doesn’t notice any odors at all!! I have a small travel size Febreeze spray bottle I take with me when I’m going to be riding in his car. I ‘fumigate’ his car before I get in. Luckily he is a very good friend and doesn’t take offense but thinks its funny.
I noticed people are #Noseblind to their pets smell
My neighbors are noseblind to the pot they smoke in their backyard every night, although the whole rest of the neighborhood can smell it :+)
Seriously.
Wow. I think they have bigger concerns than going noseblind!
Hi! I think I go noseblind. lol I have oil burns in plug-ins all the time and, after awhile, I can’t even smell those. lol I love FeBreze. Their Wild Berries & Honey fragrance sounds heavenly! Thank-you for this fun giveaway!
I think I go a bit #noseblind when I apply my favorite perfume. I can be heavy handed according to my boyfriend.
when i get in my friend’s car they are noseblind. dog smell!
I like to keep a bottle of Febreze in my van just because it smells so good.
I never really realized there was such a thing as noseblind but it makes sense. With three furbabies in my home, others can smell it but now me!
My brother is #noseblind to his dog smells. A lot of times you could smell urine.
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My friend is #noseblind to her cats litter box in her laundry room. Very strong odor that could use febreze for sure.
im a huge fan of Air Effects Nectar.
The car vent clips are a great idea. We often have food in the car, and it can really make it smell.
I always worry about being #noseblind in our house because we have a cat. I have asked people directly if they can smell it when they come in. So far,no. Most people say our house smells like coffee, which isn’t so bad.
I think noseblind is a completely valid term and one smart campaign by febreeze, I have three cats and I know I don’t smell them but they are still there!
I learned they consider noseblind scientific.
I learnt you can get the Fresh Air Effects in scent of Sweet.
my friend is noseblind in her car!
My friend is a little #Noseblind when it comes to his van, it doesn’t smell the greatest that’s for sure.
When I was little I was afraid of getting old not because I was going to die but because everyone I knew who was old had such smelly houses and cars! Now my hope is I don’t forget to spray my house and car once I am old.
i like febreze products – had no idea they had so many different scent options
The vanilla and moonlight candle would be nice for our entry way.
I like the allergen products. This would be the one choice for me.
I learned Febreze gets rid of odors instead of masking them.
I learned that Febreze Air Effects are made in variety of scents like Vanilla & Moonlight, Wild Berries & Honey etc.
some peoples houses just smell awful and they dont know
My old room mate would probably say I was #noseblind, whenever I cooked fish she would freak out & say she could smell it for days. lol
My mom was #Noseblind to her trash today in her house today, she tossed out old food the day before and it sat over night in the garbage, lets just say I wish I had a mask when I walked in.
I use Febreze fabric spray on my drapes and lamp shades and all other fabric surfaces once a week. It makes the house smell so fresh.
i hate when i am too close to a nose blind person in a store and theyre wearing what seems like it must be a gallon of perfume.
My daughter has become sensitive to scents since being sick. The hardest part for her is when she goes into stores or has to be in confined places with people wearing lots of perfume. You can see her eyes tearing up, and they don’t even notice.
My dad has become noseblind to his new dog and it’s bedding. So I took him 3 bottles of Frebreze to use before company at least.
i learned jane lynch is an expert
I noticed some people are noseblind to their strong perfume smell
I LEARNED THAT THE DEFINITION OF NOSEBLIND IS the gradual acclimation to the smells of one’s home, car, or belongings, in which the affected does not notice them (even though their guests do) 🙂
I have gagged before stepping into an elevator (empty!) that smells strongly of cheap perfume. I can’t imagine actually standing next to a person that smelled so strongly.
I know I can be noseblind to my cats litter box.
we love Frebreze. Can not waitto try the gratefruit fizz.
I learned that going noseblind is 100% real
My sister is noseblind to the smell of her bathroom in her dorm room, I think it’s the trash or piles of dirty clothes.
My husband is nose blind to his work clothing hamper. Yuck!
Thanks for the giveaway! =)
did no realize that after you are in your own home you become noseblind. thankyou, ken
They have new heavy duty products for bad smells…I will have to look for them.
I learned that being noseblind is defined as the inability of one smelling the odors in their own home, car or place of work or environment they just assimilate the smells and it does not affect them, I have been to a neighbors house who still smokes and the house smells like a big ashtray.. Need some Febreze
I learned that it is important for your home to smell good when you are trying to sell it. Odors can keep a buyer away from purchasing.
I noticed that people are noseblind to their cooking smell
i like how febreeze scents aren’t overwhelming, I like the rain and sky linen scents. Just nice and clean scents.
Frebreze is all we use.
As well as people being #noseblind I think there are people that are overly sensitive. A friend of mine was overwhelmed by the number of products people would use. He hated crowds for that reason,and didn’t wear deodorant. I guess you could say he was #noseblind too in a way.
Febreze have so many different scents to keep it fresh.
I learned that being noseblind is a real thing.
My brother has several cats, he is definitely noseblind to them! I am very allergic to cats, I cannot even walk in his house without my allergies going crazy, but all he says is ‘I don’t smell anything’
I learned that the Febreeze Car Vent Clips keep bad odors out of your car.
I learned that the candles can burn up to 40 hours.
My sister is noseblind about her cats even though she has been told about it many times.
My son’s shoes…I’m not sure how he can be noseblind to those. They have quite the odor.
I Learned The Definition Of Noseblind! The gradual acclimation to the smells of one’s home, car, or belongings, in which the affected does not notice them (even though their guests do). Good To Know!
Last night I realized another time I need Febreze is when peeling hard boiled eggs! My son came in and really turned up his nose!
My mom sure was noseblind when she had a dog. But she loved her, and it was okay.
I learned that Febreeze makes candles.
When I go away for a few I know I am @noseblind.
One of my friends is noseblind to the smell of her coat. It could use a trip to the dry cleaner.
Right after we returned from vacation, I walked in to a house that smelled not bad, just different. When I mentioned it, my daughter said yeah, it always smells like that. That’s when I realized I’m noseblind to it!!
I learned that the definition of noseblind is The gradual acclimation to the smells of one’s home, car, or belongings, in which the affected does not notice them. My neighbor is noseblind I can smell cat box the minuete I step foot in her door.
I learned that I’m probably noseblind to the smell of my dog.
I know of some friends/family that are noseblind to their pets
I learned that Set&Refresh is good for refreshing small spaces.
I love using febreeze in my car, in the laundry room, kids rooms. Some family members are noseblind
my teenage son is defiantly #Noseblind lol 🙂
I have found that it really helps to use Febreze in my son’s laundry hamper in his room.
Besides clothes, you can spray their fabric refresher on carpet, curtains, and furniture.
I love Febreze!I have a friend that is def noseblind.Everytime I walk in her house it smells like wet dog.
I learned that Febreeze makes wax melts.
My husband is noseblind. He thinks that when he smokes in the bathroom that you can’t smell the smoke throughout the house. But you can and that makes me mad.
Ant time I am away from the house I notice smells when I return.
I love Febreze~takes away the odors!
I learned that going noseblind happens in stages.
I learned that probably everyone is noseblind, we have pet ordor issues and the kitchen trash.
I’ve become #Noseblind to the diaper genie in my bedroom. I guess that is probably a good thing until someone else walks in there!
I know some people who are noseblind to their cooking smells. I was at a friends and I was already not feeling good and it made me throw up.
I learned that Febreze comes in wax melts 🙂 I’d love to try these!
I think we’re all a little noseblind from time to rime!
One of my friends has a ferret and she is completely oblivious (noseblind) to the smell from that little guy.
Febreeze is a P&G product so you can go to their site and get coupons and tips.
I would love to try the Grapefruit Febreze Air Freshener! I love citrus scents and I bet it’s awesome!
I had no idea there are so many different febreze products
Sometimes being noseblind is important to others feelings, but I have a friend who has a cat litter box who needs some help with the odor, and a lot of Febreze would help it.
I learned that vast majority of Americans are noseblind to the odors in their homes.
My kids have become noseblind from the litter box odors
I knew someone that was noseblind about their dogs gassiness….it made my eyes water.
I love candles…so the fact that they make them is awesome. I burn them often.
I learned febreze eliminates odors..not just cover them up.
Well my neighbor’s house has a moldy smell.
My mom has a ton of pets and smokes inside and she’s completely noseblind. I have pets too, and I know I’m around them enough to be noseblind but I always keep it in mind and try to be overly-careful to get rid of odors in my home.
Sometimes it’s nice to keep an Air Effects spray in the bathrooms.
My friend and her cats she can’t smell them at all
learned going noseblind is 100% real
My sister is definitely nose blind, I can only handle being in her house for a few seconds at a time. The smell of cats is truly overwhelming.
Years ago, I had a friend who raised cats. She was a lot of fun to hang out with but she always wanted to hang out at her house and it smelled something fierce. I would have loved to have taken some Febreze to her!
I went out to visit friends and stay with them and they had, well, quite a few cats and they sure didn’t notice. I went out to the store and bought some Febreeze and showed their daughters how nice they smelled. They were great about using the Febreeze consistently and no more cat smell!
People can really be nose blind when it comes to smells on their own home. I try to use febreeze often and air my house out so I don’t get any funky odors.
My friend was #Noseblind to her bathroom creating a smell due to her trash.
my neighbor must be #noseblind … one of her letters was in my mailbox and I brought to her and when she opened her front door … all i smelled was Cat pee 😮
A noseblind experience that I had would be my car and how it smells of dogs (my sister runs a rescue organization). I never noticed any odors until I left home for half a year to study abroad and when my sister picked me up from the airport, the first thing I smelled was a strong dog odor.
Febreeze offers Air Effect and fabric refresh products to help reduce allergens.
i have a friend who is noseblind to the smell of gross food in their house. the odor is so strong anytime i leave the house the smell sticks to my clothes.
Women who wear too much perfume must be noseblind. The rest of the world can smell it.
Oh my sisters house smells like mold.
Febreze products are awesome!Love them!
Oh yes, I KNOW about noseblindness………… I KNOW my house smelled, I know it for I would notice it when I was away for a while, then came home. The hubby pooh-pooohed the notion, but it DID smell doggy! I can wash the sofa and chair covers but.. underneath, still would smell, we neededFebreeze
Going to a certain relatives house is always a bit unbearable, as she has multiple cats and dogs that go to the bathroom inside the house. She seems unable to smell it. I can only stay for a short period of time.
I’m pretty sure I’m noseblind to the smell of my dog..
Sometimes I am #noseblind about the smell of cat litter.
I know I can be noseblind to my dogs odor.
I have friends that smoke and they are definitely noseblind to the smells in their home.
I observe my moms house with her dogs!
My brother is #Noseblind to his dogs smell in his house.
When I went to my friend’s house with her dog it really smelled and her family didnt seem to notice.
My mom is nose blind she has doggy pee pee pads in her house and they stink and she dosn’t thing so!!! yuk
i find that people are noseblind to the smell of their dogs
It’s amazing how we become conditioned to the smells of our house. We don’t notice that it’s bad until we are gone for awhile and then come home to WHOA! When did that smell occur? 🙂 I’m glad there are products out there that realize this and try to help.
Febreeze smells so good!!!