JAMESCC Posted June 22, 2019 #1 Share Posted June 22, 2019 This might be an odd question but can you bring on or what are the rules for bringing on air fresheners like Fabreeze? We have cruised I think 7 times now and every time we say afterward we should bring air fresheners for the room and bathroom. We are on Anthem in Sept. and we are making sure we don't forget this time but I wanted to know what are the rules for air fresheners? Allowed or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biomedbob Posted June 22, 2019 #2 Share Posted June 22, 2019 We've always brought a Bed & Bath plug in air freshener with us in a sealed zip lock bag (for leaks). Plugged it into our power strip and leave on the desk. Freshens the room and serves as a nightlight. Never a problem over a dozen cruises on a half dozen cruise lines! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croozin Soozin Posted June 22, 2019 #3 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I’ve always brought a small spray can of freshener. Haven’t had any issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 22, 2019 #4 Share Posted June 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, JAMESCC said: This might be an odd question but can you bring on or what are the rules for bringing on air fresheners like Fabreeze? We have cruised I think 7 times now and every time we say afterward we should bring air fresheners for the room and bathroom. We are on Anthem in Sept. and we are making sure we don't forget this time but I wanted to know what are the rules for air fresheners? Allowed or not? If it's something with a heating element, it's on the prohibited list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMESCC Posted June 22, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted June 22, 2019 We've always brought a Bed & Bath plug in air freshener with us in a sealed zip lock bag (for leaks). Plugged it into our power strip and leave on the desk. Freshens the room and serves as a nightlight. Never a problem over a dozen cruises on a half dozen cruise lines! Very good idea, that's a better idea. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time4u2go Posted June 22, 2019 #6 Share Posted June 22, 2019 From the contract of carriage, under prohibited items: "Items with Heating Elements or Open Flames Certain items that generate heat or produce an open flame are not permitted onboard. This includes clothing irons, hotplates, candles, incense and any other item that may create a fire hazard. Curling irons and hair dryers are allowed." I think that would include anything that's plugged in that "freshens" the air. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted June 22, 2019 #7 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I always bring a Car Jar hanging freshener for the bathroom and also Febreeze spray. Wouldn't cruise without them! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMESCC Posted June 22, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Yeah I guess we'll stick to a couple Fabreeze spray bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnsnkr Posted June 22, 2019 #9 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Poo-Pourri - essential item to pack for every trip. Can't ever rely on the ventilation systems 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted June 22, 2019 #10 Share Posted June 22, 2019 15 minutes ago, JAMESCC said: Yeah I guess we'll stick to a couple Fabreeze spray bottles. Agree, good choice... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted June 22, 2019 #11 Share Posted June 22, 2019 14 minutes ago, pnsnkr said: Poo-Pourri - essential item to pack for every trip. Can't ever rely on the ventilation systems I make my own for pennies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okeytaco Posted June 22, 2019 #12 Share Posted June 22, 2019 We've done the plug-ins with no problem in the past but it seems that they are getting stricter and stricter. The last few cruises we've taken Glade Solid air freshener...that cone shaped deal that you unscrew and lift the top to expose a gel-like substance. Works great and no worries about confiscation. While we loved the nightlight feature of the plug-in we now bring a battery operated candle to put in the bathroom so we don't have to turn on the light in the middle of the night and wake the other person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whyrlygig Posted June 22, 2019 #13 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Citrus Magic is your friend in such small quarters. One little spritz and you are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbaby8062 Posted June 22, 2019 #14 Share Posted June 22, 2019 1 hour ago, lovelife said: I make my own for pennies. Would you mind sharing? I went on Amazon and it seems expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted June 22, 2019 #15 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Sure. Easy peasy. 1 tsp rubbing alcohol 30-40 drops essential oils 3 oz water Instructions Pour rubbing alcohol in a 3 oz spray container and add essential oils. Add water to fill the container. Give it a good shake and you’re ready to go! I’ve found 3-4 sprays is enough to cover the bowl and trap all of the stink particles below. To Use Before you go poo in the toilet, spray on top of the water 3-4 sprays which will create a film, trapping the poo smells after you go. Then do your business and flush. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbaby8062 Posted June 23, 2019 #16 Share Posted June 23, 2019 25 minutes ago, lovelife said: Sure. Easy peasy. 1 tsp rubbing alcohol 30-40 drops essential oils 3 oz water Instructions Pour rubbing alcohol in a 3 oz spray container and add essential oils. Add water to fill the container. Give it a good shake and you’re ready to go! I’ve found 3-4 sprays is enough to cover the bowl and trap all of the stink particles below. To Use Before you go poo in the toilet, spray on top of the water 3-4 sprays which will create a film, trapping the poo smells after you go. Then do your business and flush. Thanks, I will try this and bring on our cruise on the Adventure July 12th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted June 23, 2019 #17 Share Posted June 23, 2019 9 minutes ago, azbaby8062 said: Thanks, I will try this and bring on our cruise on the Adventure July 12th My pleasure. I keep a little bottle in each bathroom at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted June 23, 2019 #18 Share Posted June 23, 2019 2 hours ago, JAMESCC said: Yeah I guess we'll stick to a couple Fabreeze spray bottles. Wow, how stinky do you get? Two bottles of Febreeze would last me a whole year! LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMESCC Posted June 23, 2019 Author #19 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Wow, how stinky do you get? Two bottles of Febreeze would last me a whole year! LOLWell just for variety. They all smell different and man Fabreeze smells the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Orchid Posted June 23, 2019 #20 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I always bring one of these on my cruise. Small, light and smells great! https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/c/home-fragrance/room-sprays-mists 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chrismch Posted June 23, 2019 #21 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Last cruise our power strip with a surge protector was confiscated. We were told that surge protectors can cause problems with the onboard electrical system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted June 23, 2019 #22 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Surge protectors can cause FIRES due to the ship's electrical system. There are strips without them; a simple splitter on a short cord from the hardware store is as good as something sold special for cruise ships, but the latter is FOR SURE no surge protection. If the label has a Joule rating -- that is a measure of surge protection. Also anything with only the two flat blades on the plug cannot be surge protection, I have read on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMESCC Posted June 23, 2019 Author #23 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I always bring one of these on my cruise. Small, light and smells great! https://www.bathandbodyworks.com/c/home-fragrance/room-sprays-mistsOoh I like those. Yeah small, very nice, thanks got the suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 23, 2019 #24 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Nearly all air fresheners that plug directly into the wall use heat to vaporize oils, and as such are prohibited. These have been known to cause fires if the unit overheats when the oil is gone, and the plastic melts onto combustible material, like the paper on a cruise cabin desk. Other types of air fresheners use ultrasonics to vaporize, and these would be acceptable (the "puffing" type). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiszBug Posted June 23, 2019 #25 Share Posted June 23, 2019 We always bring about 3 of the Febreeze Small Spaces fresheners. Here is a link with pictures. There are various scents. We especially like the Lavendar one. Febreze Small Spaces 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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