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Hospitality

November 14, 2012

Avoiding Costly Hospital Evacuations Due to Foul Odor Concerns

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…

Alex Cosmas

Hospitality

November 9, 2012

Boutique Hotels Can Lead Category in Providing Odor-Free, Healthier Indoor Environments

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…

Alex Cosmas

News

October 30, 2012

Fresh Wave IAQ Wins “Best Customer Service Award” at ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2012 and Much More

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…

Alex Cosmas

News

September 26, 2012

Scented Products Cause Spike in Allergies, Other Health Issues

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…

Alex Cosmas

News

August 8, 2012

The Best Smelling Cities in the World (and the Single Worst)

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…

Alex Cosmas

Janitorial & Sanitation

July 5, 2012

Massive Power Outages Cause Major Odor Issues for Consumers and Businesses

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…

Alex Cosmas

Janitorial & Sanitation

June 13, 2012

Fresh Wave IAQ to the Rescue at Popular Chicago Tourist Destination!

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…

Alex Cosmas

News

June 7, 2012

Fresh Wave IAQ’s Philip Coffey Featured in Crain’s Chicago Business

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…

Alex Cosmas

Transportation

January 24, 2012

Foul Odors Create Major Business and PR Problems for Airlines

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…

Alex Cosmas

Janitorial & Sanitation

January 11, 2012

Are Stink Bugs Calling Your Business “Home Sweet Home”?

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…

Alex Cosmas

News

December 22, 2011

New Study: Foul Odor Can Negatively Impact Learning

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,…

Alex Cosmas

Hospitality

November 28, 2011

Creating the Right Ambience in Hotels with Odor Management Strategies

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.”…

Alex Cosmas

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Avoiding Costly Hospital Evacuations Due to Foul Odor Concerns

Boutique Hotels Can Lead Category in Providing Odor-Free, Healthier Indoor Environments

Fresh Wave IAQ Wins “Best Customer Service Award” at ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2012 and Much More

Scented Products Cause Spike in Allergies, Other Health Issues

The Best Smelling Cities in the World (and the Single Worst)

Massive Power Outages Cause Major Odor Issues for Consumers and Businesses

Fresh Wave IAQ to the Rescue at Popular Chicago Tourist Destination!

Fresh Wave IAQ’s Philip Coffey Featured in Crain’s Chicago Business

Foul Odors Create Major Business and PR Problems for Airlines

Are Stink Bugs Calling Your Business “Home Sweet Home”?

New Study: Foul Odor Can Negatively Impact Learning

Creating the Right Ambience in Hotels with Odor Management Strategies

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