Frequently Asked Questions

We try to anticipate questions you might have about our PRODUCTs and provide the answers here. If you need additional information send email to info@odorscience.net

 
1.
When any of our POUCH prducts are working it smells like chlorine or bleach. Is Chlorine Dioxide another name for these products?
No, chlorine dioxide is not chlorine or bleach, it is a chemical compound made up of one part chlorine and two parts oxygen (the formula ClO2.) While chlorine dioxide does have that same "clean" or "crisp" smell that bleach and chlorine have (all are oxidant's which means that they oxidizes the cell wall of a pathogen for kill) ClO2 is far more powerful and safer for you and the environment. ClO2 is more effective against odor causing agents and, equally important, ClO2 does not produce carcinoengic byproducts such as THM’s (e.g. chloroform), as chlorine and bleach do. ClO2 breaks down to salt & water, which is why, in lesser quantities; it can be safely used to purify drinking water.

2.
Can I use this product to clean the smell out of my house, car, other spaces?
Use only the product approved for the specific use. This is very important. Each product is EPA approved for specific uses only.

3.
Why is this product more effective than other odor destroying products?
First, most products merely cover up odors. Other, somewhat more effective products are surfactants (detergents) that eliminate a few bacteria but have little or no effect on a wide range of bacteria, and certainly not on viruses. Don't be fooled when a product says it kills 99% of all bacteria. We know it is hard to believe, but that is not very effective, as bacteria live in colonies that range in the order of millions. Auto Vaccine is an EPA approved broad-spectrum biocide. That means that it can safely and effectively be used to destroy or eliminate viruses, fungi, mold, mildew, and spores as well as control and inhibit the growth of bacteria which cause odor. Our product eliminates up to 99.9999%. This is what really makes the difference.

4.
Will the leftover chlorine smell go away?
First & ALWAYS CLEAN VERY WELL THEN DISPOSE OF ANY MATERIAL THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE ODOR.  (Example; vomit, milk spill, etc...)  Yes, chlorine dioxide breaks down when it goes after the "bad guys", then air light & even moving warm air will rapidly decompose any remaining smell. What will be left is an ODOR FREE SPACE.  Chlorine dioxide wafts in the air but only for a very short time and only in an enclosed space. 

5.
What should I know about safely using, handling, and disposing of any of OdorSCIENCE Products?
When used as directed, Auto Vaccine is very safe. However, because ClO2 is an oxidant, like bleach, spilling the liquid (if using a FAST RELEASE PRODUCT) onto cloth or carpet will cause discoloration. Each product is designed to be USED AS DIRECTED to reduce any problems.

6.
What is the difference between Odor Science’s products and other chlorine dioxide products?
Very simple. There are no competitors. There are some reputable manufacturers and marketers who do use the 2-part system for oral hygiene, but too many have loosely played with the word chlorine dioxide for air and surface disinfection/sanitizing/deodorizing. They unfortunately are releasing misinformation & only diminishing the understanding of chlorine dioxide’s true effectiveness and benefits. OdorSCIENCE products are 2-part technologies that generate real chlorine dioxide on-site for use in the air and on surfaces to control & inhibit BACTERIA, MOLD, MILDEW, & CHEMICAL.

NOTE:

What is Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide?

There is little or no chlorine dioxide in the stabilized chlorine dioxide compound. Stabilized chlorine dioxide products are prepared by buffering sodium chlorite with carbonate or phosphate and hydrogen peroxide. This stabilizes the chlorite, not chlorine dioxide. Stabilized chlorite is not the same as chlorine dioxide, and does not have the same oxidizing properties. The oxidizing action of chlorite is much lower, and making it far less useful. Another main difference between the two compounds is that chlorine dioxide is a gas, and sodium chlorite is a salt.

To make active chlorine dioxide, an acid is mixed with chlorite, which slowly releases the gas. The gas is then captured in a liquid solution, gel or released into the air. This reaction normally requires high acidity (low pH). We however have gathered patented methods of speeding the release of chlorine dioxide at mild acidity (closer to neutral pH). Many, many applications are now possible for human health and deodorization.

The manufacturers of stabilized chlorine dioxide products try to capitalize on the beneficial properties of chlorine dioxide. The misleading stabilized chlorine dioxide phrase has become popular by effective marketing. Be Aware!