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May Project with Fresh Wave

  • , by Trudy Chuoke Trudy Chuoke

Getting rid of odors is always a challenge – whether it’s a persistent odor, a food odor, or a pet odor picking the answer is difficult because of all the choices now a days. So how do you pick the odor right neutralizer? Let me give you a few ideas.

Eco-Friendly is a couple of words that are thrown around a lot in this world. Living green is more than a fad or trend, it’s a lifestyle choice. Fresh Wave leads the way with their Eco-Friendly approach to odor elimination by using plant-based products. And Fresh Wave makes several ways to rid your home of odors – plant-based gels, sprays, and laundry boosters. And the “new” part is now Fresh Wave comes in several scents beside their flagship fragrance of pine. Fresh Wave comes in a new lavender scent and a fresh lemon fragrance. All still natural and plant based. 

For just general odors in rooms, I like to use the gels. Choose which fragrance to use in your room. Remove the cap and tear off the foil lid and then replace the cap. Place the container wherever the odor is the strongest. Fresh Wave will last anywhere from 30 to 60 days depending on how strong the odor. The plant oils neutralize odor molecules dissolving and leaving behind a breath of fresh air. The jar will blend seamlessly when placed on a shelf or countertop. 

To target odors in the air or linens Fresh Wave makes a spray. Use it in pet areas. Spray pet beds, cat trees, furniture, and drapes to eliminate odors at the source. Since Fresh Wave is all natural you don’t have to worry about harmful chemicals bothering your pets. Just spray and let air dry then introduce back into the room. You can use sprays in the laundry room to pre-treat clothes that have a funky smell before washing them.

Fresh Wave also makes a laundry booster. Unlike “perfumy” laundry boosters, Fresh Wave will just leave your clothes clean and fresh smelling. This product will work in a conventional unit or an HE unit. It will help remove athletic odors, musty odors from clothes that have stored and second hand or vintage clothing. You can also freshen up your washing machine removing mildew, and musty smells. Use a cloth with Fresh Wave Booster and wipe down all the surfaces including rubber gaskets. 

Fresh Wave also comes in small packs for getting rid of odors in small places. In the kitchen drop one in the trash can to keep odor at bay. Drop one in the kid’s closet to alleviate sport odors. Put one under the seat of the car, to keep the car fresh. Buying a used car with a smoke smell? Put several under the seats and in the trunk. Place them in the RV so that when you are ready to travel, your home on wheels smells as good as your home in town. 

Say goodbye to unpleasant odors and do it safely with Fresh Wave!

Now to the email….

Question: We have a handle on the front door that is getting harder and harder to open. It will open just fine from the interior, but the button on the outside latch doesn’t always open the door. Can I fix that or just replace the door latch.

Answer: Take the knob on the inside of the door off. This will expose the guts of the lock. Spray it with Tri-Flow. Do not use WD40. Tri -Flow is like Teflon, liquid ball bearings in a can. It won’t attract dust like WD40. After spraying the inside put the lock back together. You will get another couple of years out of your door lock. Tri-Flow is also good for spraying your keys, it will make your lock easier to open. If you have a sliding glass door that doesn’t want to open – clean the tracks to remove all the dust and debris. Spray the track a little bit at a time and work the door back and forth to get Tri-Flow into all the rollers. The same works for mirror doors in the bathroom and windows that are hard to open and close. Tri-Flow is the answer squeaky hinges on your car and on the doors inside the home.


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