PROPS: Aerosol Cans

[klcurrie]

I'm working on a production of THE ODD COUPLE and we're looking for something in aerosol cans that will simulate air deodorizer/lysol without sending clouds of noxious smell/smoke into everyone's faces.  Any suggestions?

[nmno]

We used those Evian spray bottles, with a faux label attached. 

[PSMKay]

I'd actually suggested the same idea before the site got reset.  Seems to be a valid option!

[klcurrie]

thanks!

[BeccaTheSM]

Cans of air. A sound girl I knew once used them to dry out elements from sweaty actors, but it works perfectly to simulate an aerosol spray. Under stage lights, they even tend to present a puff in the air (a la Lysol or what-have-you).

[PSMKay]

I would caution against using compressed air on the face.  When held at funny angles (or running empty) those cans can produce an ultra-cold burst that isn't terribly safe against the skin/eyes.

[BeccaTheSM]

PSMKay, good point. The couple times I've used compressed air, it's been pointed at inanimate objects (things that were being "spraypainted" and such).

[klcurrie]

After trying a TON of options and getting reactions of all those involved, we did in fact decide to go with the Evian option.  Thanks for the suggestion!