Catch up on the latest updates from Fresh Wave IAQ
May 8, 2013
Odor Management and Swimming Pool Locker Rooms
With summer just around the corner, the swimming season will soon be upon us, and according to the CDC, swimming is the third most popular sport or activity in the U.S. (walking is number one, and “exercising with equipment” is number two). Many of us…
April 24, 2013
Keeping Zoos and Aquariums Healthy and Odor-Free
According to a recent study by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the public places a high value on the role of these facilities in teaching children about the natural world, and to have respect for living creatures. With the world’s population expected to grow…
March 27, 2013
New Patient Engagement Strategies Augmented by Keeping Facilities Clean and Odor-Free
The healthcare sector has been on the precipice of a digital revolution where mobile technologies are intersecting with patient care to create a new paradigm referred to as “patient engagement.” The core foundation of patient engagement is to provide the right tools to educate and…
March 6, 2013
Fine Dining Experience Should Not Include Foul Odors
The restaurant sector is primed for a rebound in 2013. According to new data available from the leading foodservice database and analytics company, CHD Expert, for the first time in three years restaurant openings experienced a net increase throughout the United States. Put simply, as the economy…
February 28, 2013
Travel Industry Heavily Impacted By Foul Odor Challenges
When people travel for work or pleasure, the path of least resistance is the most optimal. For leisure travel, this means a journey that is often well earned and something that only happens once or twice a year. And, business travelers prefer to minimize any…
February 20, 2013
Keeping Convention Centers Smelling Fresh
Another week, another convention … People come to conventions to network, make new deals, and learn about the latest innovations in their industries. Foul odors should never be a part of this equation. Convention centers book industry events at a fast pace and the turnaround…
February 14, 2013
Casinos Offer a Volatile Cocktail of Foul Odors
Casinos are cavernous structures that are designed in a way that stops the gambler’s perception of time: no windows, definitely no clocks, and often pretty poor ventilation. As a result, gamblers are confined to a closed space that offers a mixture of odors from tobacco…
February 12, 2013
Attracting and Retaining Clients at Daycare Facilities with the Right Odor Management Strategies
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…
January 31, 2013
Smelly Restrooms: Eliminate the Odors … Don’t Mask Them
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…
January 22, 2013
The Importance of Keeping Apartment Dumpster Areas Smelling Fresh
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…
December 12, 2012
Making Arenas Odor-Free Through Unique Odor Management Strategies
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…
