give it a whirl Fresh Wave Odor Eliminating Crystals
Living with three cats and two dogs means odor control in my house is a top priority. I keep the litter boxes in the basement, but unfortunately the “cat cave” is adjacent to the “man cave.” If I neglect to empty the cat boxes every day, I get an earful from my husband. I’ve tried scented candles, but can’t keep them going 24-7 for obvious reasons. So I was very interested to hear on the radio about a gel-based
product
that could stand up to tough odors.
The Product: Fresh Wave Odor Eliminating Crystals. This is part of a line of odor control products from Fresh Wave, which also includes candles, air sprays, carpet
dumps and wastewater settings. The product costs $14.99 for 16 oz. where bath and beauty products are sold. Also available in 8 oz.
www.fresh-wave. com.
The Promise: The company claims “nothing works better to remove persistent odors in the air than Fresh Wave” crystal product contain
says any
it does perfumes
masking agents, but uses the ambient airflow to activate the gel and neutralize odors.
fresheners and others.
Non-toxic and environmentally friendly, the company says the same technology is used in garbage
The Test: I actually got two jars (16 oz. and 8 oz.) for the price of one through a special offer, and decided to start with the large jar in the main area, next door from the kitty room. After a few weeks, I moved the
second jar closer to the source of the odors – the litter boxes.
The Results: It’s now been 30 days of consistently
gel. The not or
using the Fresh Wave jars, and I think it’s come up against the unstoppable odor. Could it be my three kitties are stinkier than a garbage dump? (Don’t ask my husband!) I can sense it’s working in the main room, but there’s little difference in the kitties’ room where eau du litter box is still alive and well. In the main room, I do like the clean scent, free of vanilla or pine, or other scents commonly used in candles. But I don’t think I would spend $15 every three months to renew it. In fairness, the company suggests using the spray product for litter boxes, along with the crystal gel. I think I’ll just double up my cleaning efforts, and use a super high-end litter. The Rating:
One out of four stars -- By Candy Waylock
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