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Does Febreze Really Work?
Season 2
Episode 40
Reactions is looking at the science behind how Febreze works. Almost all of us have used some type of odor eliminator like Febreze to un-stink a room. These sprays can work wonders, but how do they actually work? Do they really remove the smell or just mask it?
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