A fabric freshener that only masks a smell is solving the wrong problem, because the smell comes back the moment the scent fades — the actual fix is something that breaks the smell down rather than covering it.

Simple Solution's Fabric Freshener uses a Clean Seal and Woolsafe Certified formula, with a spray technology combined with a pro-bacteria-producing enzyme formula, aimed at removing odours rather than masking them with a heavy perfume. It carries a light, fresh linen scent, and is approved by the Carpets and Rug Institute. It's made to be safe for use around children and pets when applied as directed, and works on upholstery, dog bedding and car boots.

• Enzyme-based formula, aimed at removing odours rather than masking them
• Woolsafe Certified
• Approved by the Carpets and Rug Institute
• Light fresh linen scent, not a heavy perfume
• Safe around children and pets when applied as directed
• For upholstery, dog bedding and car boots
• 400ml

On "applied as directed". Simple Solution's own safety claim is conditional on following the directions on the bottle — there's no spray rate, drying time or reapplication interval given to us on this listing, so that detail lives on the can itself rather than here.

Who it's for: owners dealing with lingering pet odours in bedding, upholstery or a car boot, wanting an enzyme-based freshener rather than a straight perfume spray.