Some odors are easy to deal with. Others seem to stick around no matter how much you clean.
Smoke, tobacco, pet odors, mildew, vomit, and other strong smells can linger on upholstery, carpeting, vinyl, plastic, and other surfaces. Spraying a fragrance over the problem may temporarily change what you smell, but it doesn't necessarily address the lingering odor.
Effective odor removal starts with a simple process: find the source, clean the area, and treat the remaining odor.
Why Do Stubborn Odors Linger?
Odor-causing residue can remain on or in surfaces long after the original source is gone.
In a vehicle, for example, smoke or pet odors can linger in seats, carpeting, floor mats, door panels, and other areas throughout the interior.
The same thing can happen in homes, offices, and other spaces where odors come into contact with fabrics and surfaces.
That's why simply adding another fragrance isn't always the best solution.
A Simple 3-Step Odor Removal Process
1. Find the Source
Whenever possible, identify and remove what's causing the odor.
Remove trash, food, pet waste, cigarette debris, or other obvious sources before treating the area.
If the source remains, the odor may return.
2. Clean the Area
Before applying an odor-removal product, clean the affected surfaces.
Remove dirt, oils, pet hair, food residue, and other contaminants. In vehicles, pay particular attention to upholstery, carpeting, floor mats, door panels, consoles, and cargo areas.
Cleaning first gives your odor treatment a better starting point.
3. Treat the Remaining Odor
Once the area has been cleaned, use an odor-removal product on appropriate surfaces and recirculate through your hvac/ac system to help address the remaining smell.
This is where Odorize can help.
What Is Odorize?
Odorize is a concentrated odor-removal solution designed for use on appropriate fabrics, vinyl, and hard surfaces.
It can be used to help tackle stubborn odors such as:
- Smoke and tobacco
- Pet odors
- Mildew
- Vomit
- Food and organic odors
- Other unpleasant, lingering smells
Odorize is designed to be simple to mix and use without requiring customers to measure out concentrate themselves.
Just Add Water
Odorize comes pre-measured and concentrated for the size you purchase, so there's no guessing, measuring, or calculating dilution ratios.
You don't have to pay to ship or store water, either. Just add water when you're ready to use it and make a fresh mix when you need it.
Available sizes include:
8 oz — Pre-measured in an 8 oz bottle
1 Quart — Pre-measured in a 1-quart bottle
1 Gallon — Pre-measured in a 1-gallon bottle
Quarts and Gallons are available in bulk.
Mix with water and you're ready to use it according to the product directions.
Common Odors Odorize Can Help With:
Smoke & Tobacco
Smoke odors can be particularly persistent because residue can settle throughout an interior or other enclosed space.
Start by cleaning the affected surfaces and removing obvious sources of contamination. Odorize can then be used to help address lingering odors on appropriate surfaces.
Pet Odors
Pet odors can come from accidents, fur, bedding, upholstery, carpeting, and other areas where pets spend time.
Remove the source, clean the affected area, and then treat remaining odors.
Mildew & Musty Odors
Musty odors can be associated with moisture. If you're dealing with a persistent mildew or musty smell, address the underlying moisture problem whenever possible.
Once the area has been cleaned and dried, Odorize can help with lingering odors.
Odor Removal for Home and Professional Use
Odorize works for more than just one type of customer.
It's suitable for people dealing with odors in vehicles, homes, and other spaces, while the larger sizes make it practical for professional users who go through odor-removal solution regularly.
Detailers, dealerships, fleets, property professionals, and other businesses can choose a larger size when they need more finished solution on hand.
And because the concentrate is already pre-measured, mixing larger quantities is straightforward.
Which Size Is Right for You?
8 oz: For smaller or occasional applications.
1 Quart: A convenient choice for regular vehicle and household use.
1 Gallon: For multiple vehicles, larger areas, or more frequent use.
Bulk options for professionals and high-volume applications.
Larger sizes also reduce the cost per finished quart, making them a practical choice for customers who use Odorize regularly.
The Bottom Line
Stubborn odors usually require more than simply covering them with fragrance.
A better approach is:
Find the source → Clean the area → Treat the remaining odor
Odorize makes the treatment step simple with a pre-measured formula that's ready to mix when you need it.
Choose your size, add water, and get to work on those stubborn odors.
*Pro-tip
When possible change out your cabin filter or HVAC filters.
