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Air Freshener Alert! TRUE OR FALSE??? Are ActiveRain Members Spreading A False Rumor??

By Lenn Harley

Real Estate Agent with Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate 303829;0225082372

March 21, 2013 09:20 PM

The first time I heard of this matter was an ActiveRain post. See: plug-in type room fresheners causes home fires

I reblogged it. Shortly thereafter I got a note from Alan May with a link to a SNOPES alert that the warning was false.

I deleted my reblog immediately, but the matter continues with more reblogs of that alert.

Which is true. DANG IF I KNOW!!!

What I do know is that I wouldn't want to spread a "False rumor". Further, the Snopes.com article covers the matter thoroughly.

It's worthy of reading:

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/glade.asp

Glade PlugIns Fire Hazard

Claim: Glade PlugIns brand air fresheners have been proved a significant fire hazard.

Status: False.

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Jay Markanich

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA

Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

I saw that post and had never heard that one before. So I did not comment except to say that I hate the smell in my hair after an inspection with a house full of those nasty devices!

Mar 21, 2013 09:22 PM

Jay Markanich

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA

Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

And Snope is two people in a closet telling the world what is true and false. My question - how do they know?

Mar 21, 2013 09:22 PM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

Well I read the Snopes article, and it certainly makes sense. So who knows for sure.

Mar 21, 2013 09:25 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Lenn,

Hummmm not sure which is true. I read the article and think I even commented..it wouldn't surprise me if it were true but also think there would be some event like a lawsuit which would pull them off the market if true!

Mar 21, 2013 09:27 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning, Lenn. I have not heard of this either and I keep my eyes focused on the discussion boards concerning the latest recalls or dangers...

Mar 21, 2013 09:39 PM

Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

You never know what to believe these days. I laughed out loud at Jay's comment #2!

Mar 21, 2013 09:43 PM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

These little urban legends go viral and can cause great home to companies that are undeserved.

Mar 21, 2013 10:17 PM

Jerry Newman

Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX

Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Good Morning, Lenn. I did read that Snopes Article on the original post, and I was thinking that the post might come down, but I continued to see more re-blogs. I wonder who really knows the Truth.

Mar 21, 2013 10:30 PM

Joanna Cohlan

Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY

Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Plug in or free standing, air fresheners are expensive and do nothing more than a safe and open box of baking soda. And, it's safe enough to brush your teeth with!

Mar 21, 2013 10:46 PM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Good morning Lenn, I have heard about the hazard for years but then kept wondering why I never heard about lawsuits or news coverage on the subject. Then the products kept staying on the shelves so I knew something had to be up.

Mar 22, 2013 12:08 AM

Lenn Harley

Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA

Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Debbie. Sadly, bad rumors become viral and just take on a life of their own. Sad.

Joanna. But, not nearly as pretty.

Jerry. Same here. I deleted my reblog of the post when I got e-mail from Allan May.

Gabe. THAT is the sad part. I do NOT pay any attention at all to "rating" sites. Especially real estate agent rating sites.

Joni. All we can do is not spread rumors.

Michael. I was wonderful who would issue a recall for this product. I can't think of who it would be.

Dorie. We've become conditioned to be suspecious of any rating, good or bad.

Roger. I just don't want to be on the wrong side.

Jay. Not getting involved makes sense to me.

Mar 22, 2013 12:34 AM

Liz and Bill Spear

Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH

Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Lenn, I've never had Snopes steer me wrong yet. If they don't know for sure something is false they'll say that too.

Mar 22, 2013 12:41 AM

Lenn Harley

Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA

Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Liz and Bill. Snopes is new to me. That said, I know how horrible it is to have false rumors or false informaiton spread about you. It is just horribel because often, if it's anonmous, there's nothing you can do.

I have had false claims spread about me by a couple of ActiveRain members. It's not a good experience. Yet, because of the ActiveRain guidelines, there's nothing I can do. One of the vicious persons is no longer a member. The other still is.

Fortunately, the receipients of the accusation about me know me and alerted me. I was able to document the facts quickly.

Mar 22, 2013 12:54 AM

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