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Air Fresheners

Do air fresheners really eliminate bad smells - and are they good for our health?

The UK market for air care products is expected to grow to Β£674 million this year - and for this episode, we're investigating just how these products tackle bad smells in our homes. Can air fresheners really "eliminate" stinky odours with science, or do they just smell nicer? And what does using them do for our air quality? That's what listener Conor from Manchester wants to know. He joins Greg in the studio, alongside two experts - Nicola Carslaw, a professor in indoor air chemistryβ€˜ at the University of York, and emeritus professor of chemo-reception at the University of Manchester, Krishna Persaud.

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PRESENTER: GREG FOOT
PRODUCER: TOM MOSELEY

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27 minutes

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Thu 16 May 2024 12:32

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  • Thu 16 May 2024 12:32

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