Most deodorants promise odor protection lasting anywhere from 12 to 72 hours. If you’re looking for enduring coverage, keep an eye out for options in the 48- or 72-hour range. (Otherwise, just remember to reapply frequently!) Dogs are great. They offer unconditional love and companionship, and they undoubtedly make life better. But they come with one serious flaw: they smell. Spray: Most liquid odour eliminator sprays are acidic and work by bonding with and neutralizing the alkaline odours. You can spray it wherever there is an odor – a large room or a concentrated area, including fabric-covered areas, such as carpets, curtains, or furniture. These odour eliminators typically come in a small spray bottle, though you can also find gallon containers. I hate to break it to you, but your shoes probably stink. That’s okay–it means that they’re well loved and well worn–but it also means that they could use a bit (or maybe even a lot) of shoe deodorizer.

When you’re trying to decide which type or formula to choose, it’s important to consider how and where you plan to use the odour eliminator. Odour eliminators use a variety of active ingredients to neutralize the smells in your home. Unlike air fresheners, which usually contain chemicals and synthetic ingredients, odour eliminators typically often rely on natural ingredients, so they’re usually nontoxic and not hazardous to children or pets.Kuhn H, et al. (2000). Mechanism of the odor-adsorption effect of zinc ricinoleate. A molecular dynamics computer simulation. Journal of Surfactants and Detergents. 3. 335-343. 10.1007/s11743-000-0137-9. Machines: There are shoe-deodorizing machines you can buy that work to eliminate odors using a combination of air pressure, heat, and deodorant. These may be a bit cumbersome, but for the cost and power, they should be effective at removing even the worst of smells. This option may be ideal for active families that ski, hike, or skate. The best option we tested is the Moso Natural Air Purifying Bag, which earned 5s for scent, effectiveness, and overall value. Filled with bamboo charcoal, this attractive cloth satchel can be used nearly anywhere in your home and eliminates odors in rooms as big as 250 square feet. That said, Poo-Pourri is the best option for bathrooms, and Febreze Fabric Refresher is ideal for furniture, curtains, carpets, and hampers. How We Tested the Odor Eliminators Lime, cedarwood, clove, pine, anise, and other natural extracts are used by some odour eliminators to neutralize smells.

In addition to spraying your pet, brushing your pet’s coat on a regular basis can be a big help. Brush your pet before washing or spraying that coat, as well.If you are very sensitive to fragrance, there are many odour eliminators that are completely free of scent. Moso bags contain bamboo activated carbon which acts as an odorless odor eater," says Nelson. "The activated carbon neutralizes unpleasant smells and freshens the air in bathrooms, cars, closets and smaller spaces." We love that you can place this bag nearly anywhere. We're talking closets, cars, kitchens, drawers, bathrooms, nurseries, pet areas, mudrooms, laundry rooms—you name it. There's even a metal grommet on the top corner, making it super easy to attach to clothes hangers and other hooks. Our tester noted that it looks aesthetically pleasing, especially compared to other products, so you won't mind leaving it out.

Powder: Another deodorizing option is powder, which can be sprinkled into the shoe to mask and eliminate odors. These are among the cheaper options. Shoe deodorizer powder can also serve as a preventative measure. Use it prior to wearing your shoes to help keep your feet cool and dry. Lolou V, Panayiotidis MI. Functional Role of Probiotics and Prebiotics on Skin Health and Disease. Fermentation. 2019; 5(2):41. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation5020041Don’t just look at the scent and deodorizing power you get with a spray. Many have conditioners built in that will help keep your pet’s coat shiny and soft.