Frequently Asked Questions on Odor Eliminators


Odor Eliminators
What is an odor eliminator?
An odor eliminator is a concentrated unique formula which chemically eliminates odors associated with urine, feces, emesis and necrotic tissue.
What kind of dressings can be used to eliminate odor?
Activated charcoal dressings are able to absorb odor from wounds. Charcoal dressings can be combined with silver and advanced wound products. The wound may also need to be cleansed or debrided. Good exudate management is important.
What are the features and benefits of odor eliminator products?
Odor eliminating products:
  • Eliminate odors
  • Are safe for long-term use 
  • Are highly effective
  • Are economical
  • Are safer than chemicals
  • Are free of perfumes, dyes and other irritating additives
  • Work instantly
In what form are odor eliminators available?
Odor removers are present in liquid, tablet, gel and powder forms.
Under what circumstances do odor removers become a necessity?
Odor removers are required by people who use ostomy bags or incontinence supplies. These types of patients are dealing with urine and feces in the not-regular way and so need products that will leave them smelling and feeling fresh! Odor eliminators are created to help get rid of smells resulting from necrotic tissue, urine, feces and other airborne odors.
What are appliance cleaners?
These are products that cleanse and deodorize ostomy and urostomy appliances. They control and eliminate the most offensive odors by giving a thorough cleaning to reusable ostomy pouches and mounting rings.
Are their internal deodorant products available too?
Yes, internal deodorant can be found in the market in tablet or capsule form. These are chewable or can be swallowed with the intent to eliminate odor from flatulence and stool. These types of tablets are designed to help people regain their dignity from embarrassing, and sometimes debilitating, odor from colostomies, ileostomies and fecal incontinence.