Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to your most common questions about FunGuy Freshies car and home fresheners. Everything FunGuy Freshies all in one place.

How long do FunGuy Freshies last?

Wool air fresheners (often referred to as "freshies" or felt based scent holders) typically last between 4 to 8 weeks, with 30 days being a common average for strong, consistent scent. Their lifespan depends on factors like heat, airflow, and oil quality, with many users finding they can last up to two months.

What are the best sustainable air fresheners?

FunGuy Freshies! They're reusable, sustainable, collectible, and adorable plus they smell Ahhhh-Mazzzing! Wool is natural, renewable, and biodegradable without releasing microplastics. As a durable, long-lasting material, it supports a circular economy while sheep convert pasture into fiber, playing a role in carbon sequestration. Sheep grow a new fleece every year, making wool a renewable resource, unlike synthetic fibers derived from fossil fuels. Wool is made of protein, allowing it to break down naturally in both land and marine environments, releasing valuable nutrients back into the soil.

What is the best chemical free air freshener for my car or small space?

FunGuy Freshies! All of our FunGuy's are made of 100% New Zealand wool, essential and fragrance oils in a cosmetic grade skin safe base. Making them the best choice for cars, homes and any small space.

For a beginner in the FunGuy Fam, which FunGuy Freshie or Kit do you recommend?

For first timers to foraging we recommend The FunGuy Blind Box. You'll get a surprise FunGuy Freshie, a refresher spray, a collector's card, hard collector's case to keep your card safe, and a FunGuy Freshies Family achievement badge for each goal you achieve, all in an Official FunGuy Freshies Forager's Family commemorative canvas zippered pouch to keep your card collection in!

What factors affect the longevity of scent on my FunGuy?

Factors that can affect your FunGuy Freshies scent longevity are:

  • Heat and Sun: High temperatures, such as those inside a car during summer, can accelerate the release of the scent, making it stronger initially but shortening its overall lifespan.
  • Airflow: Hanging the freshener in front of a vent or leaving windows down frequently will cause the scent to dissipate faster.
  • Oil Quality: High-quality essential oils or fragrance oils tend to last longer than synthetic alternatives.
  • Nose Blindness: You may stop smelling the freshener, but others entering your car or room will likely still notice it, as scent often lingers even after the initial potency fades.

What steps can I take to refresh my FunGuy's scent?

Tips to make your FunGuy last longer:

  • Re-scent: If the scent fades, you can refresh it! Use the included FREE refresher spray. It's what makes FunGuy Freshies unique. Just a little mist goes a long way! Want more punch of scent? Use the included refresher spray as a car spray, a room spray or if you love your scent, use it as a body spray, it's cosmetic grade and perfectly skin safe!
  • Rotate Locations: Avoiding direct, constant sunlight and rotating your FunGuy's location can help the scent last longer.
  • Use the Bag Method: When the scent starts to fade, you can put your FunGuy back into its original, sealed plastic bag for a few days to help re-concentrate the fragrance.