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Title: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 13 August 2014, 16:03:47
Anyone have a favorite air freshener or maybe some non-standard ideas for keeping it fresh?

My office doesn't always stink but lets be real here it doesn't smell that great either, it needs some help!
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: evolveS on Wed, 13 August 2014, 16:13:54
How big is your office? Just one big room?

If so, do you have furniture that would soak in smoke/other scents? If not, incense (nag champa) is my favorite option.

If so, check out NASA's list of air filtering plants. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA_Clean_Air_Study#Chart_of_air-filtering_plants)
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: SpAmRaY on Wed, 13 August 2014, 16:16:43
Quote from: evolveS on Wed, 13 August 2014, 16:13:54
How big is your office? Just one big room?

If so, do you have furniture that would soak in smoke/other scents? If not, incense (nag champa) is my favorite option.

If so, check out NASA's list of air filtering plants. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA_Clean_Air_Study#Chart_of_air-filtering_plants)

My office is ~ 10' x 10' and the only thing I could think of that might absorb smell is the faux leather chairs.
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: evolveS on Wed, 13 August 2014, 16:36:17
Traditional air fresheners, candles, and incense can get overwhelming without any air moving through the room from my experience.

I did have a pair of mother-in-law's tongues in my room/office for a while:

The only reason they're not still in my office is I need to replant them in some fresh soil. Cleaner air/10 would recommend.
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: noisyturtle on Wed, 13 August 2014, 17:44:18
As both a hermit, pet owner, and pot-head I have found a combination of an Ionic Breeze Quadra and Fabreeze Air Effects Allergen Reducer spray to be nearly as effective as almost not having body odor, a cat, and 420BLAZEIT.
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: osi on Wed, 13 August 2014, 18:06:03
Glade plug in!
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: Badwrench on Wed, 13 August 2014, 18:45:15
I have always been a candle guy, but Scentsy is a great way to go.  I have 2 larger warmers and a wall warmer.  They have an entire collection of "manly" scents. 

http://www.scentualobsession.com/scentsreviews/ (http://www.scentualobsession.com/scentsreviews/)

You can get them cheap on ebay. 
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: fohat.digs on Wed, 13 August 2014, 19:01:49
Years ago I sold industrial supplies and enzyme-based odor removers were more effective than anything else.

We had a liquid that you could dilute and just spray a light mist into the air, and it worked wonders.
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: Novus on Wed, 13 August 2014, 20:04:31
Hijacking this thread.
Recommend one for the bathroom too  :thumb:
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: HardCelery on Wed, 13 August 2014, 21:56:17
http://www.glade.com/en/products/sprays/sense-and-spray-automatic-freshener
I just use that, automatically sprays every so often.
Ozium works great also, but it's a bit pricey if you use it a lot.
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: RED-404 on Wed, 13 August 2014, 22:05:54
For me, anything with Lavender = instant migraine though it may only be from synthetic Lavender scent I haven't tested don't want to risk it.
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: Lanx on Wed, 13 August 2014, 22:12:43
frebreeze has a dispenser battery operated ir sensor, have for my kitchen works great, sprays up.
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 14 August 2014, 11:01:25
If you have sun, I would just get some Arabian Jasmine, Rosemary, Thyme, Cuban Oregano, Scented Geraniums, Citrus plants, Orange Jessamine, scented Corsage or Oncidium Orchid, Sweet Bay, Gardenia Augusta, Stephanotis... nothing beats some natural plants that kick out some nice aroma.
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: SpAmRaY on Thu, 14 August 2014, 11:08:43
I should also mention I have no windows in my office. :(

Thanks for all the suggestions so far!
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: IvanIvanovich on Thu, 14 August 2014, 11:14:52
A few of those can survive well enough if you use some grow lights.
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: terrpn on Sat, 16 August 2014, 10:49:29
this will help keeping others out..............

(http://pickledeggs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/512hNPsCWL.jpg)
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: terrpn on Sat, 16 August 2014, 10:52:13
on another note...........believe it or not "dryer sheets" work well depending on how big your office is?

i keep them in my truck and it always smells fresh :cool:
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: SpAmRaY on Sat, 16 August 2014, 10:57:04
Quote from: terrpn on Sat, 16 August 2014, 10:49:29
this will help keeping others out..............

Show Image
(http://pickledeggs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/512hNPsCWL.jpg)


Oh I eat plenty of stuff like that!
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: katushkin on Sat, 16 August 2014, 16:24:38
I just bought some Sex Wax air fresheners for my car. They are the ****.

I guess you could hang them from door handles? IDK.
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: paicrai on Sat, 16 August 2014, 18:44:33
febreeze or whatevs
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: tigersharkdude on Sat, 16 August 2014, 21:01:57
Treefrog Squash car air freshener. I usually keep one in my b3droom (which is 24 x 8) and it smells pretty good for about 6 weeks
http://squashair.com/treefrog-xtreme-fresh-fresh-box.html
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: tp4tissue on Sun, 17 August 2014, 09:47:04
Basically, the ideal solution is to stop Farting..

High-carb diet, you know how it is.... 
Title: Re: Recommend an office air freshener
Post by: absyrd on Sun, 17 August 2014, 09:48:58
Quote from: terrpn on Sat, 16 August 2014, 10:52:13
on another note...........believe it or not "dryer sheets" work well depending on how big your office is?

i keep them in my truck and it always smells fresh :cool:

Never though of this. Going to try it for my car. Cheers!