Best Plug-In Air Fresheners of 2021

Our number one recommendation for a plug-in air freshener is the Febreze Plug Odor-Eliminating air freshener. Febreze carefully formulates their products. They’re created without phthalates, formaldehyde or flammable propellants.

This product doesn’t just mask odors. It eliminates them with its OdorClear Technology. Febreze uses cyclodextrin to trap odors and lock them away. It also uses fragrance oils to leave behind a light fresh scent.

Regardless, however, this is a great product for any room. It will keep the air fresh for up to 50 days on the lowest setting. Plus, it’s safe for homes with pets and children!

With this product, you can choose between low, medium, or high settings. The low setting is great for small spaces like bathrooms. For open living spaces, the high setting will work well.

So whether you’re covering up pet odor, or dirty laundry, or smoke — the Febreze plug-in is our top choice.

When you need to spend long hours in the office, it’s important to stay focused. Many essential oils can help with that, which is why we recommend the Everlasting Comfort Diffuser as the best plug-in air freshener for offices.

If you choose this amazing diffuser, we recommend lemon, black pepper, spearmint or rosemary to help with concentrating on your work ⁽⁴⁾. This diffuser does not come with oils, but it’s a great product for filling the air around you.

The 400ml tank allows for up to 13 hours of aromatherapy. That’s about two full workdays on one refill!

It has four timer options so if you only want it on for an hour, that’s fine. But you can set it for three hours, six hours of continuous use. It has a lovely cool mist output. When mixed with essential oils, it’ll feel like you’re at your favorite spa — not your office desk.

Of course, if you have pets around, make sure to use pet-friendly oils.

We know that scent is important. That’s why the Glade PlugIns is a good pick. It comes in a huge range of scent options. The product also comes with two oils — but there are many more to choose from.

The refills come in eight options. These include cashmere woods, clean linen, vanilla passion fruit, and more. So no matter what your scent preference is, we’re sure you’ll find something you like with this product. Plus, they’re infused with essential oils.

Of course, that means that not every option will be safe for pets! So do your research first depending on whether you have a cat, dog, or bunny.

With the Glade PlugIn, you get a long-lasting fragrance in any room, even ones with high traffic. You can then adjust the fragrance depending on your needs and preference.

Your warmer will also need cleaning from time to time, so keep that in mind. Remove from the outlet and wipe with a dry cloth.

When you plug-in your air freshener, you want it to eliminate odors — not just mask them. There’s nothing more discouraging than turning your air freshener off, only for the bad smells to return. That’s why we love the Febreze Mediterranean lavender odor-eliminating air freshener.

It cleans away odors properly. Then it leaves behind a relaxing lavender scent, formulated with fragrance oils. However, it’s worth noting that these do not use essential oils.

Regardless, this is great for all odors: pets, kitchen, mudroom, and bathroom odors. Give your nose a break with this air freshener!

Also, good news. It’s compatible with all Febreze plug warmers! Just plug it into the wall, leave it on and let it do the work. It’ll alternate between dual chambers, giving you a consistent amount of freshness.

It also comes in other scent options, but we recommend lavender. It’ll feel like a relaxing overseas escape, without the hassle of traveling.

The Renuzit Snuggle scented oil air freshener is our top pick for tackling bedroom odor. It has a cozy snuggly scent which is perfect for relaxing and sleeping.

It smells like fresh, clean laundry with top notes of white florals. With five fragrance settings, you can choose how strong the scent is. It’s also made with essential oils so you get health benefits and avoid harsh chemicals.

Just be careful around pets — do your research first!

What’s cool about this is that it’s a universal warmer. So you can use Air Wicks and Glade warmers with the Renuzit refills. But no need, because this purchase comes with a warmer.

If you’re not a fan of the linen escape scent, there are three other options. This includes lavender, tropical and a super fresh original scent.

Set and forget — that’s the best thing about plug-in air fresheners! But it’s even better when they last longer, so you don’t have to change them up often. Our pick for a long-lasting option is the Air Wick plug-in scented oil starter kit.

These air fresheners last for up to 45 days per refill, meaning this kit gives you up to 270 days! This is on the low setting. But for nearly a whole year, you’ll have a fresh and scented home before needing to buy new refills.

Plus, the lavender with gentle chamomile and precious woods smells amazing! It’s created with essential oils which is better for your health than fragrance oils. Just be careful if you have pets!

Keep this product in any room of the house. Depending on the size of the room, you can adjust the fragrance settings in five different ways.

Finally, this starter kit from Air Wick has 50 percent less plastic than their other packs. The box is also recyclable.

If you work in a hotel, run a small business, or are looking for something to bring to work, try the Enerzen Commercial Ozone Generator.

This air freshener also works as an air purifier. Ultimately, it eliminates most bad odors. Whether odors from cigarettes, pets, paint, dust, water damage or cooking — this product can eliminate them. It then leaves you with fresh air so you can breathe happily again.

The reason for this is because ozone generators remove odors by producing large and concentrated amounts of O3 (ozone), according to the Enerzen manufacturer. This breaks down odor compounds in the air. Once the device has been turned off, the O3 quickly converts back into O2 so it’s totally safe. But it’s important that it’s done in an unoccupied room.

Thankfully, there is a timer of 180 minutes so you can set it for how long you’ll be out of a room.

To really eliminate smoke smells, you need something a bit stronger than just essential oils. The Hamilton Beach TrueAir can help remove smoke odors. It traps and eliminates the odors — so even after you turn this off, the stench will be gone.

The replaceable carbon filter quietly and subtly filters out unwanted air in your home. So you can go back to having fresh clean air in no time.

When it’s time to change the filter — typically every three months — the device will tell you. The replacement indicator will light up.

This air freshener mounts onto the wall via 110-volt outlets. It is perfect for kitchens, dining rooms, family rooms, and hallways because it eliminates pet, bathroom, and trash odors. You can keep it in other rooms, of course.

Keep your home fresh and the air clean with a Hamilton Beach TrueAir freshener.

Don’t worry, we’ve not forgotten about your car! Vehicles can be smelly places, with all the fumes from traffic or picking up your kids after soccer practice. Or the dog smell after their walks. That’s where the EconoLED air freshener comes in handy!

This air freshener also functions as a humidifier, air purifier, and aromatherapy device. Just fill it with water — and essential oils if you wish — and plug it into your car jack. Make sure to point it in the desired direction.

If you use essential oils, you’ll freshen the air. But even without them, this device still refreshes and moisturizes your air quality, giving you a more peaceful driving experience. The cool mist helps with dry skin, your sinuses, and cold symptoms.

Even though you’ll probably keep this in the car, it’s a good idea to take it inside and wash it every 30 days. Rinse the bowl with warm soapy water. Also, if you live in a hard water area, use distilled water with this product.

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Let’s face it — the bathroom can be one of the stinkiest rooms in the house. It’s a good idea to freshen it up with a plug-in air freshener. The Foromans Plug-In Wax Melt unit is our top choice for bathrooms.

This unit takes a wax melt, which can be purchased on Amazon or a local candle store! Just pop it into the device and see it quickly melt. The lovely aroma will spread through your bathroom, covering up any bad smells.

It also functions as a night light, so if you have midnight trips to the bathroom, you don’t have to strain your eyes in the light. Plus, it’s very aesthetic and good decoration.

This is a flame-free alternative to candles. While it does use 20 watts of energy, and therefore more than your average air freshener, it’s safe to use around kids.