Which Odor Remover Is Best for Eliminating Odors in Your Home?

Unwanted odors in your own home are more than just unpleasant – they affect your well-being and are often stubbornly difficult to remove. But before you resort to aggressive chemicals or elaborate measures, there’s a natural alternative: microbial odor removers. We introduce the two specialists from dipure and show you which product is the best choice and when.

What Are Microbial Odor Removers?

Both products – New Fresh Air and Destral – work with specially cultivated, non-pathogenic microorganisms. These bacterial strains occur naturally in the environment and have been optimized for the targeted decomposition of odor substances. Unlike conventional fragrance cover-ups, they don’t just eliminate odors superficially, but biologically and sustainably.

Destral: The Universal Specialist for Unknown Odor Sources

Destral is our broad-spectrum odor remover for complex cases. This product is particularly effective when:

The odor source is unclear
The odor composition cannot be precisely determined
You’re dealing with highly diverse odor substances

When Is Destral the Right Choice?

Destral is your first choice when you don’t know exactly what you’re dealing with. It reaches odors that often escape other products – whether in the basement, after water damage, or with mixed odor loads.

Important to know: Destral works somewhat slower than New Fresh Air, but extremely thoroughly and reliably.

New Fresh Air: The Fast All-Rounder for Your Home

New Fresh Air is the faster-acting of the two products and therefore ideal for use in inhabited spaces. The decisive advantage lies in its two-stage mechanism:

1. Immediate Odor Binding

An integrated odor absorber binds odor molecules immediately and makes them less perceptible to the nose – a quick sense of success.

2. Biological Decomposition

The microorganisms sustainably decompose the absorbed odor substances and eliminate the cause.

When Is New Fresh Air the Better Choice?

Fast action is desired
Use in inhabited living spaces
Known odor sources like nicotine, kitchen odors, pet odors
Odors in textiles, upholstery, and carpets

Direct Comparison: The Right Product for Your Concern

Criterion	Destral	New Fresh Air
Speed of Action	Slower, but thorough	Faster due to absorber
Range of Effectiveness	Like New Fresh Air but broader, also for chemical odors e.g. heating oil or gasoline	Primarily organic odors, including urine, feces, nicotine, etc.
Best Use Cases	Unknown sources, mixed odors	Known sources, faster relief
Application Location	Home, basement, commercial, problem cases	Home, car, textiles
Scent After Application	Neutral	Slightly fresh

Simple Decision Guide:
Not sure what you’re smelling? → Destral
Quick solution at home? → New Fresh Air

Practical Application: How to Do It Right

Successful odor elimination with microbial products requires patience and the right technique. The key lies in sparing dosage and regular application.

Dosage (Absolute Guideline)

For living spaces:
1 spray per day per 10 m² – no more!

For vehicles:

Small car: 2-3 sprays per day
Large van/transporter: 5-6 sprays per day

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preparation: Don’t disinfect the rooms beforehand! Wait at least 48 hours after disinfection before working with the microorganisms. Residues of disinfectants would destroy the effectiveness.
Distribution: Don’t spray wet, just lightly. It’s not about spraying every surface, but distributing the product in the room.

Method 1: While walking through the home, spray from a distance onto walls, furniture, or textiles
Method 2: Set up a fan to better distribute the microorganisms

Air Movement: Ensure air circulation (door open/closed, your own movement in the room). This is usually sufficient.
Post-treatment: Leave the windows closed for 30 minutes so the microorganisms can work.
Repetition: Repeat the application once daily until complete odor elimination. For heavy contamination, you can also spray 2x daily.

Success Check

After 2-3 days you should notice a significant improvement. If not, it may be due to the following problems:

Important Notes

1. Mold – The Hidden Odor Source

Does it smell musty and you can’t identify the odor? Caution! Mold constantly produces new odors that even the best microorganisms cannot eliminate.

Recommendation: First conduct a mold test (available online). Mold must be mechanically removed – odor removers are not a solution here.

2. Chemical Odors – Limits of Microbiology

Odors of chemicals or rubber are more difficult to treat. Effectiveness may be limited.

Still recommended: Trying microbial products is still worthwhile, as it is more cost-effective than disposing of furniture or removing wallpaper. Many chemical odors can still be treated well.

FAQ – The Most Important Questions

Can the products be combined?
Yes, but it makes more sense to choose the right product for your concern.

Are the products suitable for children and pets?
According to the manufacturer, the microorganisms contained are designed for the intended use.

What happens with overdosing?
Too much product doesn’t bring faster results – it’s just wasted. Less is more!

Can I use ozone devices instead?
Microbial odor removers represent an alternative method that works without the use of ozone. Ozone has disadvantages that you should be well informed about before use.

The study shows that ozone, when reacting with nicotine and tobacco smoke, forms additional ultrafine particles (Secondary Organic Aerosols), so when using ozone for “smoke removal,” not only is odor reduced, but new airborne particles can also be created, which should be considered when evaluating indoor air quality.

https://sees.lbl.gov/publications/secondary-organic-aerosol-formation

Conclusion: Natural and Effective

Odor elimination with microbial products requires some patience, but is convincing through sustainability and thorough effectiveness. While Destral is the choice for complex, unknown odor problems, New Fresh Air scores with fast action and suitability for living areas.

Decide according to the principle:
Unknown or chemical? → Destral
Known and fast? → New Fresh Air

With the right application technique and some patience, you’ll create a pleasant, odor-free home – naturally.