How Do You Reduce Synthetic Fragrance at Home?

Swap fragranced products for fragrance-free, starting with laundry — here's where to begin.
By Better Human Goods
1 min read

Reducing synthetic fragrance at home is mostly about swapping the heavily-scented products for fragrance-free or naturally-scented versions, focusing first on the things you're around most. "Fragrance" on a label can represent a blend of many undisclosed ingredients, so people with sensitivities or those simply trying to simplify often cut it where they can.

The highest-impact places to start:

  • Laundry — swap fragranced detergent, softener, and dryer sheets for fragrance-free options and wool dryer balls. This touches everything you wear and sleep in.
  • Cleaning products — choose fragrance-free or simple-ingredient cleaners.
  • Personal care — fragrance-free soap, lotion, and deodorant.
  • Air “fresheners” — skip plug-ins and sprays; ventilate instead, or use a touch of essential oil if you want scent.

You don't need to do it all at once — swap as things run out. More in softening laundry naturally.

Try Better Human Goods fragrance-free home basics.