Winter months mean shorter days, more time indoors and unfortunately, lingering odors.  There are many causes of these odors. You probably have tried air fresheners from the grocery store, but they only mask the odors. Once their perfume wears off, the smell is back. The secret to getting rid of them is not to mask them, but to eliminate the source!

Typical causes of household odors are cooking and cigarette smoke. These odors usually dissipate with airing out, but a little help in the colder months is needed. An odor-neutralizing spray will quickly eliminate these odors throughout the home, both in the air and on surfaces.  Don Aslett's X-O Odor Neutralizer works great at getting rid of typical household odors.  X-O is natural and organic so you can use anywhere.  If you need a little cleaning while eliminating the smell, try X-O Plus.  Just like X-O, it neutralizes the odor, but also is formulated to clean the surface.  Both are safe to use around the family and pets, so use them anywhere!

Organic messes are sometimes the cause of odors. Pet accidents or vomit on your carpet will cause odors if they are not cleaned correctly.  To eliminate the source of their odor, a bacteria/enzyme digester is needed. Our Original Bacteria/Enzyme Digester will literally eat the odor causing organic matter until it is gone.  It can be used on any porous surface, including carpet, upholstery, clothing and even concrete. If the mess has caused a stain, try our 3-Way Spotter. Not only does it eliminate the odor causing matter, it cleans the stain with a detergent then protects the area with DuPont Zonyl Soil and Stain Protector to resist future dirt and stains.

Another cause of odor are those little forgotten areas throughout the house.  A dead mouse behind the dryer, rotten bananas peel under the trashcan liner, or mold or mildew in hard to get areas. Bacteria, or "germs," are the root of the odor. After removing the mouse or peel, the area must be disinfected. We now have two products that will disinfect these areas. Neutracide 64 kills many strains of bacteria at hospital grade strength. And it kills mold and mildew.  Neutracide 64 works on any hard, non-porous surface, including walls, floors, metal surfaces, stainless steel, porcelain and plastic. Need something for the furniture? Try Steri-Fab. It kills mold, mildew, fungi, bacteria and even small insects, but it is safe to use on fabrics and upholstery. Steri-Fab is safe to use on bedding, furniture, carpet and non-porous hard surfaces without damaging them! Please, do not use these products on food preparation areas.

Do you want to add a little odor control while you clean? Nilium freshens as you clean. Add a little concentrate to your cleaning or rinse water, and neutralize odors as you clean! Nilofresh keeps your carpet smelling clean while you vacuum. It is non-abrasive, non-toxic and biodegradable, making it better than baking soda. And if you have a pet, you must try our Deodorizing Pet Shampoo. It is a tearless formula that cleans, conditions and deodorizes.  Keep your pet smelling great, and keep your house fresh!

With the weather outside cooping you up inside, you don't have to live with the smells from bacteria, mold, stains, cooking or smoke. We have the product and experience to eliminate any odor from your house, and keep it smelling fresh. A fresh smelling house is a sign of a clean house!