Underarm odor remaining on a shirt may reactivate each time you wear the shirt. Sometimes, underarm odor is so strong and pervasive that regular laundry detergent does little for it. To remove the odor from the shirt's fibers, you must soak it in a good odor neutralizer--one that will deodorize many kinds of odors, biological and otherwise. This odor neutralizer is not new, fancy or expensive but, if you use it correctly, it works. more »

Activated charcoal neutralizes odors including pet odor, mold and human waste. It is a much safer product for deodorizing than chemical odor neutralizers and works efficiently. Using activated charcoal around the home, office, garage or just about anywhere else is very easy. You can buy activated charcoal in many forms (loose, imbedded in filters or as part of hanging deodorizers) and in bulk quantities, if necessary. more »

Stale smoke is very unpleasant and odor neutralizers often bring only temporary relief, unless you remove the smoke buildup first. As you will be dealing with a variety of materials and fabrics, different approaches are required with each and some remedies will actually pull smoke odor from the air and belongings. more »

Baking soda has to be one of the greatest inventions ever made. It is so versatile and can be consumed, used for washing just about anything and makes a great odor neutralizer. With cleaning products costing more and more these days it is nice to still be able to get a great cleaner for under $1.00 that can clean your home in so many ways and even help your body out in ways. more »

This "green" litter system does away with cat litter, eliminating the need to dispose of it in landfills. The most significant change is the use of a mix of litter and pea gravel along with a second tray. The cat's box is then lined with absorbent newspapers and odor-neutralizing baking soda, which creates no additional chemical waste. more »

Towels are created to be absorbent. Unfortunately, this absorbency also means moisture gets trapped in towels and, especially if damp towels are left in a warm area, they easily become a breeding ground for stinky mold, mildew and even odor-causing bacteria. In an ideal world, we'd all have time to wash towels immediately after use so they'd never develop odor. Few people have time or energy for that, however, and towel odor becomes a common occurrence, especially in the summer. One solution is to use the well-known odor neutralizer--baking soda. more »

This is an easy way to keep your shoes smelling fresh as a daisy! This is a recipe my mum taught me many years ago. All made with essential oils that are natural and non harming to the environment. All are very in expensive to buy in comparison to the foot powders on the market that may contain potentially harmful chemicals. All these essential oils are proven to have odor neutralizing properties and can effectively kill the germs that cause foot odor. Use daily and leave over night for best results. Enjoy this article more »

If you have pets, particularly dogs or cats, you may have run into the problem of pet odors in your home. No matter if the odor is coming directly from your pet or due to accidents your pet has had in the house, the smell can be overpowering at times. There are several products on the market that claim to be able to clean and remove pet odors, however, with the use of baking soda, white distilled vinegar and water, you can create your own cleaners that are inexpensive and non-toxic. more »

Dogs and wood floors don't always get along together, and unfinished wood floors are particularly at risk for staining and odors from urine because the urine can soak into the wood, leaving dark stains as well as an unpleasant smell. Carpet won't protect a wood floor---the urine will soak right through the carpet and pad to the wood. No amount of carpet cleaning will get the stains and smell out, although some odor neutralizers can minimize it. To completely remove both stains and odor you may need to use a solution containing wood bleach. more »