If you\'d like to be certain that the
odor-removing products you\'re buying are green, then here\'s what you need to
know:

Odors can be removed in three ways:
you can mask it, capture it, or convert it. Most chemicals that remove odors
combine these three functions into one product. That way, it can handle many
different types of odors including pet, tobacco, and trash odors. However, it
wasn\'t until recently that pressure came upon chemical companies to improve
their products to become more environmentally friendly.

Either an odor-removing chemical is
environmentally friendly, or it isn\'t. That\'s true. However, you have to
consider the entire package. You may not have thought yet about other hidden
factors. For example, did the company test the product on animals? Pet odors
are some of the toughest smells for chemical companies to remove. So, how do
they find out if their product works? Well, they used to test the samples on
animals. Today, that\'s not considered green, so some companies discovered ways
to test products without involving animals of any kind. Those companies will
clearly state that fact right on the bottle.

Here are 5 things you need to look
for when buying odor-removing products:

1.
Natural

Organic chemicals are natural. They
commonly occur in air, water, or earth. You\'ll find extra comfort knowing this
type of odor-removal product doesn\'t contaminate the environment with
unnaturally occurring chemicals.

2.
Bio-degradable

The chemicals used should be
bio-degradable. That means they break down after use. Some chemicals are not
bio-degradable and they unnaturally hang around after capturing odor molecules.

Reduces Energy Consumtion

Reduces Carbon Footprint

Since our energy smart deodorizers don\'t require power and
can be rejuvinated using solar energy, they will help reduce your energy
dependency, decrease your carbon footprint and help fight climate change.
Furthermore, our products don\'t deplete precious fossil fuels & reduces our
oil dependency.

Hypoallergenic especially
beneficial for those suffering from allergies
and chemical sensitivity. No fossil fuels are used in the production of
Smelleze^® odor control media.

3.
Non-toxic

This is a no-brainer. The chemicals
listed on the bottle should clearly assert to be non-toxic. That means it won\'t
poison humans, children, or animals.

do not contain VOCs, CFCs, heavy metals, harmful or ozone
depleting chemicals. non-flammable and non-caustic

Doesn’t Emit Harmful
Chemicals when Used

Can be Recycled
Safely

You can Reuse it

It’s Odorless

4. Not
Tested on Animals

Talking about animals, the product
should not be tested on animals to qualify as green. The example given at the
beginning of this article already discussed this at length, yet it bears
repeating; pay special attention to products designed to remove pet odors.
Remember, pick out the ones that clearly boast, \"not tested on
animals.\"

5.
Bottle is Recyclable

Finally, there\'s the bottle itself.
Is the bottle recyclable? Chemicals often require plastic bottles which end up
in landfills. That\'s not kosher if you claim to care about the environment. So
make sure you can recycle the bottle, and then follow up. If you\'re the type of
person who has read this far, then you\'re most likely someone who already
recycles anyway. Good for you.

So, there you have it. That\'s an
overview of green odor removal. Now, you\'ll be able to make an informed
decision when buying odor-removing products.

Louise Baker writes about online degrees for Zen College Life.
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