Where should you place an electric odor remover?
Preferably choose a spot where air can circulate freely around the diffuser.
- do not place it entirely behind a sofa;
- avoid placing it behind a large cabinet;
- ensure curtains do not cover the device;
- take open windows and ventilation into account;
- place it in or near the main odor zone;
- if there are multiple enclosed spaces, consider using several separate scent points.
One powerful solution or multiple subtle scent points?
It is usually not necessary to make the entire home smell strongly from a single point.
If the animals are divided across different closed rooms, it may be more logical to assess what is needed per zone.
A large living room, for example, may require a different capacity than the utility room or bedroom.
It is better to start modestly and then assess whether the odor in the room in question is being sufficiently addressed.
Home fragrance and pet odor neutralization are not the same
A home fragrance is intended to consciously add a pleasant scent to the home.
If you are actually suffering from recurring pet odors, a neutralizing refill designed for this purpose is more appropriate.
At GeurFris, for example, AnimalFresh Neutralizer and AnimalFresh Citrus are intended for applications related to pet odors.
The diffuser handles the distribution; the chosen refill determines the application.
Pay attention to the individual pet as well
Sometimes it turns out that it is not the house, but one specific dog or cat that clearly smells stronger than the other animals.
In that case, check their coat, skin, ears, and mouth and see if there is any dirt or a wet coat.
If a noticeable or suddenly changed body odor persists, or if there are other symptoms, seek advice from a veterinarian.
A home odor remover is not intended to hide a possible underlying physical cause in the animal.
A fresh home with multiple dogs or cats
Multiple pets do not have to mean that pet odors define the scent in your home.
The most important thing is that you do not just look at "the pet smell," but at the individual sources and rooms.
Keep beds and textiles clean, remove hair, let damp materials dry completely, and ventilate daily.
If an odor still lingers in the room after that, you can supplement this with a neutralizing solution that matches the volume of the room.
Which solution fits your pets and home?
View the solutions for pet odors or read on to learn how to tackle dog and cat smells in your home step-by-step.
View pet odor removers →Frequently asked questions about pet odors with multiple pets
Why does a house with multiple pets smell sooner?
There are more beds, blankets, hair, damp paws, feeding areas, and other materials that can trap odors. Often, the total pet odor is created by several small odor sources at once.
What are the main odor sources with dogs?
Think primarily of beds, blankets, wet coats, rugs, furniture, harnesses, and the places where the dogs lie down daily.
What are important odor sources with multiple cats?
Litter boxes and their immediate surroundings are important areas of concern, but blankets, furniture, lounging spots, and any old urine spots can also cause odor.
Does a scented spray help against pet odors?
A scented spray can temporarily add a different fragrance, but it does not remove hair, moisture, or dirt from textiles and other materials. Therefore, address the source first.
When do you use a pet odor neutralizer?
You can use a neutralizing solution after as many odor sources as possible have been cleaned and the room has been ventilated, but pet odor still remains.
Do I need multiple diffusers for multiple pets?
Not necessarily. That mainly depends on the air volume, the layout, and whether the main odor sources are located in one or several separate rooms.