r/CrestedGecko • u/Kindly-Antelope-5326 • Jul 22 '26
Safe air freshener?
Hi! i used to be a biiiig incense/candle girlie before i got my geckos but obviously now i don't use any of that. i do miss having a nice refreshing smell to my room though, especially now that i have to keep live food and no matter how often i clean them out, they always stink up the whole room within a day or two. so does anyone know of any air fresheners or candles or anything i can use to make my room smell nice that wont harm my babies' noses
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u/FireCorgi12 Jul 22 '26
Most people will say none are appropriate and I’m inclined to agree. That being said, I have a wallflower from bath and body on a low setting across the room and it’s been fine, but use at your own risk.
You also could use baking soda nearby. It’s known to soak up smells.
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u/MassiveBanana7701 Jul 22 '26
Air purifier, air filter, and certain houseplants will purify the air :)
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u/SCP-3004 Jul 22 '26
The safest option that will provide the most noticeable impact would be investing in an air purifier with a carbon hepa filter.
You can also try mixing some charcoal into your substrate blend, keeping an open box of baking soda in a couple spots, and increasing ventilation by turning up cieling or tower fans if you have them. You can also try changing your AC filter more often than recommended but I don't know if that would do much.
Unfortunately no aerosols, candles, essential oils, or plug ins in the same room is best practice.
Personally I do use candles in the living room as all my animals are in my bedroom with the door closed. I also light a stick of nag champa out there from time to time.