What's That Smell? Controlling Odors Makes Scents
Why Odors Are Bad for Business
Unpleasant smells are one of the most frequent complaints made by customers and tenants. Whether it's lingering food odors, overflowing dumpsters, or musty restrooms, bad smells send the wrong message about your business standards.
Even if you can't smell an issue, pests definitely can. With their incredibly sensitive noses, even mild odors can draw unwanted visitors while simultaneously driving away your paying customers.
Common Odor Sources in Commercial Facilities
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Restrooms and Locker Rooms: Constant moisture and organic waste create ideal conditions for persistent odors. Poor ventilation worsens the issue, especially in high-traffic facilities.
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Food Service and Break Areas: Kitchens, dining areas, and break rooms are challenged by cooking odors, grease buildup, spilled food, and inadequate waste disposal. Even small spills can lead to lasting smell issues if not cleaned quickly.
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Waste Storage Areas: Dumpsters, trash rooms, and recycling areas are major odor sources, but poor cleaning routines and ventilation can spread these smells throughout the facility.
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HVAC Systems and Air Ducts: Ventilation systems can circulate unpleasant odors across the entire building. Dust, debris, and even pests in ductwork can degrade air quality.
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Storage and Basement Areas: Low-ventilation and high-humidity spaces encourage mold and mildew, creating musty odors that seep into other areas and contribute to the "old building" smell customers notice.
Orkin’s Odor Control & Air Freshening Services
Maintaining a clean, fresh-smelling environment is essential for creating a positive experience for everyone who interacts with your business. That’s where Orkin can help. Check out Orkin® Scent Services for commercial odor control and air freshening services that help keep things fresh at your company:
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Orkin Actizyme® Odor Neutralizer: A compound a day keeps the odor away. Orkin’s Actizyme Odor Neutralizer physically breaks down odor molecules, eliminating airborne odors right at their source. This natural, non-toxic solution reduces odors for indoor and outdoor dumpsters, as well as trash cans.
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AirRemedy™: This system doesn’t just mask foul odors — it uses cold fusion technology to attack and help remove the odors in the air, leaving a clean, fresh scent in its wake. The powerful diffuser delivers a dry, invisible vapor that floats evenly across large, designated areas, such as garbage and recycling rooms, compactor areas and more.
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AirSpa™: This commercial air freshener helps you create a unique environment by harnessing the power of scent. The diffuser system delivers a dry, invisible vapor that floats evenly across designated areas to achieve the desired scent for your business and enhance the customer experience. Scents include Apple Conifer & Laurel, Crushed Lime Mint, Green Tea & Thyme, Matcha Tea, Sunny Citrus and White Tea & Ginger.
Why Professional Odor Control Matters
Effective odor management goes beyond pleasant smells—it prevents pest attraction, boosts employee satisfaction, enhances customer experience, and protects your professional reputation. DIY solutions may seem cost-effective, but often fail to address the root causes. Take control with expert help. For more odor control tips and best practices, download our free Odor Control Checklist to help manage odors around your business and stay on top of your sanitation routine. Talk to your Orkin Pro™ about a free Scent Services test-run and learn how to keep odors out and freshness in.
More Odor Control Resources
Odor Removal for Your Business with Scenting Services
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What's the Connection Between Pest Control and Smells?
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5 Reasons Your Business Should Have a Signature Scent
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