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why would anyone use febreeze over regular canned air?

neilv 2y ago
Don't think I'm not screaming this question to the heavens, between sobs, for approx. every other received eBay package of used electronics. I suspect it's a more common household item the seller happens to have on hand, and/or they're trying to mask/neutralize an odor (marijuana, tobacco, pets, garage/basement odors, etc.). For professional resellers not operating out of their home, they might still be trying to get rid of odors in items they source, and maybe it's a lot worse since Covid WFH. (Also, I've heard of e-cyclers needing to use precautions for roaches and bed bugs.)
Groxx 2y ago
you must be new to People. don't worry, the shock wears off eventually.
genter 2y ago
It's one of the eBay/Poshmark "tips" spreading on social media to spray the items you're selling with Febreeze, so they smell "nice" and "clean". I particularly love buying shirts that are sprayed with it, because I definitely want to have that against my skin.
- AStonesThrow 2y ago
  Whenever I enter a thrift store, the first thing to notice is the strong whiff of disinfectant/air freshener that pervades the space and overpowers other scents. Then I become accustomed/noseblind to it. I proceed to the clothing racks, and the staff will see me standing there with a shirt or suit, and holding it against my face, taking several strong whiffs and contemplating what I just perceived. The usual culprit is that someone (faux-) rich has used cheap cologne on their singular golfing junket of the year, and I guess they sprayed it on their clothes after dressing, rather than their skin where it would count. So if a garment can pass the smell-test in the thrift store, I have a better chance that I can tolerate it in my closet, or wearing it on my person. Not a guarantee, but a better chance!
LeifCarrotson 2y ago
Because the Thinkpad (or similar) was used in an office where people smoked indoors. I find this common with parts imported from Indonesia, India, and other countries with high rates of smoking.

Don't think I'm not screaming this question to the heavens, between sobs, for approx. every other received eBay package of used electronics. I suspect it's a more common household item the seller happens to have on hand, and/or they're trying to mask/neutralize an odor (marijuana, tobacco, pets, garage/basement odors, etc.). For professional resellers not operating out of their home, they might still be trying to get rid of odors in items they source, and maybe it's a lot worse since Covid WFH. (Also, I've heard of e-cyclers needing to use precautions for roaches and bed bugs.)

Groxx 2y ago

you must be new to People. don't worry, the shock wears off eventually.

genter 2y ago

It's one of the eBay/Poshmark "tips" spreading on social media to spray the items you're selling with Febreeze, so they smell "nice" and "clean". I particularly love buying shirts that are sprayed with it, because I definitely want to have that against my skin.

AStonesThrow 2y ago
Whenever I enter a thrift store, the first thing to notice is the strong whiff of disinfectant/air freshener that pervades the space and overpowers other scents. Then I become accustomed/noseblind to it. I proceed to the clothing racks, and the staff will see me standing there with a shirt or suit, and holding it against my face, taking several strong whiffs and contemplating what I just perceived. The usual culprit is that someone (faux-) rich has used cheap cologne on their singular golfing junket of the year, and I guess they sprayed it on their clothes after dressing, rather than their skin where it would count. So if a garment can pass the smell-test in the thrift store, I have a better chance that I can tolerate it in my closet, or wearing it on my person. Not a guarantee, but a better chance!

LeifCarrotson 2y ago

Because the Thinkpad (or similar) was used in an office where people smoked indoors. I find this common with parts imported from Indonesia, India, and other countries with high rates of smoking.