We’re talking about something a little different…and delicate, today. Bathroom air fresheners. Don’t we all wish we had a magic potion for this, shall I say, challenge?
Call me stuffy, but the idea of covering up the smell of “number two” with sweetly scented chemical fragrances just does not work for me. Does it for you?
You know the type of sprays I’m talking about. Vanilla Moments. Coconut Moonlight. Peach Flower.
Do we really want aromas we tend to enjoy smelling in the kitchen anywhere near odors that we’d prefer to avoid smelling in the bathroom? Gah.
I mean we’ve all been there, right?
You’re standing in line to use the bathroom while at cousin Junior’s graduation party.
Uncle Bud opens the bathroom door, releasing a cloud of vanilla scented aerosol, followed immediately by a second blast of scent that couldn’t be more on the other side of the olfactory spectrum if it tried.
Your eyes water. Your gag reflex kicks in. You turn on your heels and head back to the party, hoping you can keep your legs crossed for the next 30 minutes until it’s safe to go into the bathroom again.
Here’s what actually works better for eliminating bathroom smells
A much more effective way to really tackle offensive bathroom odors is by choosing bathroom air fresheners with these ideas in mind.
- Start using “odor neutralizing” and “odor absorbing” options which quickly attack and evaporate the odor before it really takes hold.
- Find sprays that have more earthy, pungent aromas that blend more cohesively with bathroom odor. Think pine, cedar, bamboo. Fragrances that are closer to the earth than the kitchen.
- Use a combination of the two above.
Ken and I have tested out a variety of bathroom sprays in our own home (TMI, I know), and I would recommend these products to anyone.
Perhaps you’ll find your magic potion, here.
Check out this list of 5 bathroom air fresheners that we have tested out in our own home, and I would recommend to anyone. All of these bathroom sprays have odor absorbing and odor eliminating properties that get rid of bad smells as opposed to covering them up with perfumes. Some of these are scented, some are not, but each one of these will attack and neutralize harsh odors before they can embarrassingly linger for hours. Fresh Wave Odor Removing Spray is my top choice. You can spray it right into the air, and it has a slightly piney, medicinal scent that is not over powering, nor does it linger for more than a few minutes. We have found that it clears offensive bathroom odors within just a minute or two. The spray pumps gives off a fine mist into the air, without leaving residue all over the counter tops and floors. Zero Odor Multi-Purpose is very similar to the Fresh Wave, yet it does not have any fragrance . It just gets rid of odors ASAP without leaving a lingering scent of any kind. Kids and Pets in another great odor absorbing spray that works really fast. This one is also unscented. The recommended application is to spray onto fabrics and materials. We found that spraying the solution onto our bathroom towels and shower curtains, as opposed to directly into the air worked really well. Odor ban is a little different from the others, as it is also a disinfectant, so it can be applied to counter tops and toilets seats as a cleaner, as well as an odor eliminator. We found that spraying this product onto the towels and shower curtain, as opposed to directly into the air, worked really well. This product offers a sweeter scent that lingered for half an hour or so. However it really tackles the nasty part pretty quick. Essential oils are key in this natural air freshener and odor eliminator. The Spa, Bora Bora scent is woodsy and clean smelling without over powering. It has a pump spray and you don't need much. There are other scent options available, as well. Bathroom Air Fresheners that Get Rid of Odor Fast
Fresh Wave Odor Eliminator Spray & Air Freshener, 8 fl. oz, Natural Ingredients (Pack of 2)
Zero Odor Multi-Purpose Household Odor Eliminator, Trigger Spray, 8 Ounces
KIDS 'N' PETS – Instant All-Purpose Stain & Odor Remover – 27.05 oz - (800 ml) – Proprietary Formula Permanently Eliminates Tough Stains & Odors – Even Urine Odors – Non-Toxic & Child Safe
OdoBan Ready-to-Use Odor Eliminator and Disinfectant, Original Eucalyptus Scent, 2 Spray Bottles, 32oz
Natural Spray Air Refreshener Uses Patchouli Sandalwood Essential Oils (SPA Bora Bora 2PK) | NO Phthalate, Fragrance, Chemicals | Sprayer to Refresh Deodorize Room, Home, Bathroom, Toilet
Pun intended, of course.
Not only for bathrooms. These odor neutralizing sprays worked amazingly well throughout the rest of our house. As we plan to have a holiday party, here. I’m also looking forward to spritzing up the house right before our family arrives.
As we test out more I will update the list, but I think you’ll find an option here that you can confidently put out on the bathroom counter top just in time for holidays.
If you are still looking for more, check out these other non-toxic bathroom deodorizing options.
Bliss says
Seriously….. I just cleaned a double bathroom vacated by one of my sons who moved out with a friend, and I made a list of things to get. So I sit down at the computer to do my grocery order and realize I never buy air freshener so of course I google the best kinds. And there you are in my search, so I had to stop in and see what works at your house.
Amy says
Yes, numbers one and two are my faves. No more food-related bathroom scents in this house, lol.