Whether it’s spilled milk, dirty diapers, baby spit up, or any combination therein, owners and managers of daycare centers have an especially challenging time getting rid of strong odors, which have a way of lingering around the facilities. Since choosing a daycare center is one...
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Restroom odors can cause major headaches for facility and janitorial managers, not to mention the patrons who have need for these facilities. Even with daily cleaning, most public restrooms have very poor airflow, and distinct odors can remain. And no matter how clean a restroom...
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When people are looking to rent or buy an apartment or condo, any rogue smells coming from the shared dumpster areas will most certainly play a role in their decision making process. Though the absence of odors is not typically noted, it is safe to...
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We go to arenas for various reasons: to cheer on our favorite sports teams, to sing along with our favorite musical acts, or maybe to even enjoy a good old monster truck rally. With the ability to hold upwards of 30,000 people during multiple evenings...
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Every time we search Google News for the latest stories regarding odor management, hospital evacuations always rise to the top of the list. For example, we came across a story from Boston where the Whidden Hospital was forced to evacuate a whole area when an...
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We have all experienced a warm memory that can be triggered by the slightest of smells. This phenomenon is believed to occur as a result of the proximity of our olfactory nerve to our limbic system and amygdala (both responsible for emotions and memories). It’s...
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Fresh Wave IAQ accepts the Best Customer Service Award at ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2012 (Photo courtesy of ISSA). Customer service is very much steeped in the culture of Fresh Wave IAQ. When providing critical solutions for combating the most challenging odor management situations, being there for...
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Surprisingly, clean, pure, unscented air is hard to come by these days. Air fresheners, perfumes, scent-infused dishwashing detergent, even perfumed toilet paper rolls surround us. In fact, seven out of ten households use scented candles. And the barrage of artificial smells doesn’t end there. Whether...
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Just as humans have their own distinct smells, so too do cities and towns around the globe. These odors are a unique part of a city’s unmistakable personality and charm, and often leave an imprint on our brains that rises when we think of these...
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This summer, relentless heat and killer storms are once again making their way around the country with devastating results. The latest stream of violent storms, from the Midwest Plains to the Atlantic Coast, left more than 3 million people without electricity. Couple power outages with...
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