Recently a major Chicago tourist destination asked Fresh Wave IAQ to help tackle unpleasant odors that were wafting from a trash compactor room. As a magnet for tourists, there was concern that the city itself could be remembered for not such great scents. Something had to...
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Recently, OMI Industries’ managing director Philip M. Coffey, was featured in Crain’s Chicago Business for his visionary thinking, and for putting Fresh Wave IAQ products on the map as the go-to solution for even the harshest of odor problems. In the early ‘90s, Coffey saw...
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The airline industry is highly competitive business, and with the current climate of increased security and flagging economies, customers are very discerning these days when booking their travel. So when a noxious odor coming from the rear of an aircraft recently sent three crew members...
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While the holiday season may be behind us, another “season” is upon us. Tis the season for stink bugs. Last year, particularly in the mid-Atlantic and in our nation’s capitol, a huge stinky problem descended on homes and business. And the government was not to...
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Almost since the dawn of man, the time one spends practicing has a direct impact on performance and learning. Simply put, the more one practices, the smarter they become. But a new study might possibly have stumbled upon a wrinkle in this time-honored truism. Actually,...
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For the ultracompetitive hospitality industry, creating a sense of ambiance in hotel lobbies, bars and restaurants can be a true differentiator that brings long-lasting guest loyalty. While the design, décor and music play a major role in creating the right atmosphere, so to does “scenting.”...
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As we have covered before, odor is an inherent part of the human condition. From human-originated odors to pets, garbage – you name it – we are constantly fighting the odor battle on a daily basis. And for commercial properties like hotels, apartments, schools and...
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As human beings, we have a strong desire to have and take care of our pets. For many, a household pet is the equivalent of a true family member who we love and honor in life and in death. And, according to the American Pet...
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The core mission of any healthcare facility is to provide top-quality care while allowing patients to have a sense of dignity and normalcy. While many treatments involve dealing with infectious wounds, as well as bodily fluids such as human waste, it is difficult to create...
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The combination of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee left much of the east coast devastated by unprecedented levels of flooding. In the small state of Vermont alone houses were completely destroyed, schools and public buildings were impacted, smaller mountain towns were cut off from...
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