Product Focus: Odor Control

Grafitti Removal

Century Chemical Graffiti Wipes

Graffiti Wipes from Century Chemical are designed for fast, easy cleanup of ink from nonporous surfaces. The abrasive, yet nonscratching fabric can be used on a variety of surfaces, including portable restrooms, showers, partitions and hand-wash stations. They are premoistened with an environmentally safe and biodegradable cleaning formula that removes paints, enamel, ink and permanent marker, according to the maker. Each case contains six canisters, with each canister holding 70 wipes that are 9 ½-by 12 inches. 800-348-3505; www.centurychemical.com

Odor Control

Armal Scent Box

The Scent Box from Armal incorporates a fragrance — vanilla balm, rose sensation, apple blossom, pinewood trail or strawberry field — in the wall panels of the restroom during the manufacturing process, ensuring a pleasant scent. The unit has a heavy-duty, spring-coil door with a wind-resistant device to ensure closure when unlocked and an overlapping wall assembly for greater safety. Options include a recirculating kit with filter and freshwater flush that works in combination with the pump kit. 866-873-7796; www.armal.biz

J&J Portable Sanitation Products Truex Liquid Power

Truex Liquid Power from J&J Portable Sanitation Products provides long-lasting odor control, masking fragrance and deep blue color, according to the maker. The advanced, time-released formula will break down paper and waste to reduce mounding. The biodegradable, nonformaldehyde deodorizer is available in multiple fragrances and strengths. 800-345-3303; www.jjchem.com

Johnny’s Choice Relentless Liquid

Johnny’s Choice Relentless Liquid deodorizer is a concentrated non-formaldehyde formulation that controls foul odors in portable restrooms during all seasons, particularly in hot and humid summer months. It has a nonstaining royal blue color to hide waste and has a fruity scent. It breaks down waste and tissue, making it easier to clean and service units. It is available in different concentrations (regular, super or ultra), allowing operators to customize and prepare ready-to-use formulations to specific conditions. 888-729-6478; www.johnnyschoice.com

LunarGlo LunarVent

LunarVent solar ventilation fans from LunarGlo utilize the same high-efficiency solar cells used in LunarGlo solar lighting units. Its ventilation fan can move air at more than 40 cfm during daylight hours, providing a complete restroom air exchange in less than two minutes on average. When mounted to a standard 4-inch vent stack and used in conjunction with a scented wafer laced near the fresh air inlet, the fan rapidly removes unpleasant odors, helping create a safer, more hygienic atmosphere in portable restrooms. 574-294-2624; www.lunarglo.com

PolyJohn Deodorizing Power Packets

Deodorizing Power Packets from PolyJohn are suitable alternatives to traditional liquid deodorizers, according to the maker. They offer an environmentally friendly option for odor control and are formulated to work in the most demanding conditions. They are designed to help customers control usage. 800-292-1305; www.polyjohn.com

Satellite Industries Eco Blue by Safe-T-Fresh

Eco Blue by Safe-T-Fresh from Satellite Industries is designed to stand up to restrictive dumpsite regulations. It is available in four strengths — Event, Regular, Plus, and Winter arriving in fall 2022 — and three fragrances — lavender, bubblegum and lemon. It can help protect the business from treatment/dumpsite violations by utilizing non-disruptive technology to control malodor. In addition to other active ingredients, the nonstaining blue dye and fragrances are recognized as non-hazardous, eco-friendly agents. It is biocide- and bacteria-free, making it fully biodegradable and treatment plant friendly. 800-882-1123; www.satelliteindustries.com

Surco Portable Sanitation Products Potty Fresh Plus P.T. Spray Down

Potty Fresh Plus P.T. Spray Down water-soluble spray from Surco Portable Sanitation Products is designed to eliminate stubborn odors and dirt in portable restrooms and provide long-lasting freshness. Its uses Metazene, an odor-neutralizing additive that destroys particles that cause vaporous malodors at their molecular level, to clean and disinfect portable restroom units. Spray it on directly or mix it with water. It’s available in five fragrances — xtreme clean, cherry, lavender, super spice or bubblegum — packaged in cases of four 1-gallon jugs, 5-gallon pails or 55-gallon drums. 800-556-0111; www.surco.com

T blustar USA BLUPAC

BLUPAC nonformaldehyde deodorizer packets from T blustar USA are environmentally friendly and easy to use. They are drop-and-go packets with concentrated deodorizers meeting the GHS (Globally Harmonized System) standards, meaning they have a specific label/document valid around the world that explains chemical hazards to anyone potentially exposed. They are available in a berry fragrance and are easy to transport. 404-482-0736; www.tblustar.com

Walex Bio-Pak

Walex’s Bio-Pak is a drop-in deodorizer that uses natural enzymes to eliminate odors. The product can also reduce mounding in restroom trailer and portable restroom holding tanks. The packets are designed to be mess-free and dissolve quickly when placed into liquid. Each bag comes with 50 pre-portioned sachets to provide about one week of odor control depending on the usage and climate. It is biodegradable, nonstaining, biocide-free, formaldehyde-free and California-compliant. The formula can break down paper, eliminating the need for special toilet papers. It digests built-up waste on tank walls and sensors that are a common source of odors in portable restrooms even after pumping the tank. 800-338-3155; www.walex.com