Air fresheners

The professional air freshener market offers a wide variety of products and formulas. Choosing an air freshener also depends on the presentation and the desired duration.

What shape should air fresheners come in?

Air freshener gels: Innovative and eco-friendly, air freshener gels are distinguished by their slower, more continuous release. They gradually release natural active agents that capture and neutralize odor sources, providing long-lasting protection. Boldair is a brand that has developed a complete range of air freshener gels, as well as formulations focused on odor elimination, not just masking but neutralizing unpleasant smells like tobacco, cooking odors, and mold.

Professional automatic fragrance diffusers: These electronic devices, widely developed by companies such as Prodifa , Tork, Rubbermaid (with their Tcell system), and Rossignol, automatically program the diffusion of fragrances into the air, maintaining a continuously pleasant and fragrant atmosphere. They offer the ability to choose the intensity and diffusion times according to your needs. These diffusers can also dispense pyrethrum-based insecticides or air sanitizers that meet disinfection standards. Automatic diffusers are most often battery-operated . Rubbermaid has innovated with the battery-free Tcell diffuser and the Lumecel diffuser, which operates without batteries, powered solely by a micro solar panel located above the device. This technology requires a predominantly lit area.
For deodorizing large spaces such as gyms, Prodifa, always at the forefront of innovation, has developed the Nebulibox, an innovative device that diffuses high-quality perfumes into the air in the form of dry vapor.

Professional air fresheners: Extremely concentrated in fragrance essences, professional air fresheners like Propre Odeur (AMD, now part of SODEL Exeol) or the Vapolux range from Prodifa generate a powerful and long-lasting scent, effectively masking unpleasant odors. Some also have disinfectant properties. The fragrances are often derived from the finest perfume essences of the Grasse region , historically the heartland of perfumery for cosmetics. These highly concentrated professional air fresheners are particularly well-suited for large spaces or high-traffic areas such as restrooms.
The MOC concept developed by Sodel Exeol offers a real solution for odor elimination . No more simply masking unpleasant smells! The fragrance is specially formulated to interact with the targeted odor, resulting in a perfectly harmonious new scent. The offending odor is no longer detected by our senses; by altering its perception, we create a true olfactory illusion.

Vacuum cleaner air fresheners: You've probably noticed that vacuuming releases air, potentially releasing unpleasant odors. Some manufacturers, such as Taski, Numatic (with its Henry Quick range), and Nilfisk, offer air freshener tablets or sachets to complement their professional vacuum cleaners . Designed for use with vacuum cleaners, these products release fresh and invigorating scents like vanilla or passion fruit, leaving behind a pleasant feeling of cleanliness.

Advantages of a professional air freshener

The regular use of professional air fresheners in public spaces offers numerous advantages:

Improving air quality through the rapid and lasting elimination of unpleasant odors ensures a healthy and pleasant atmosphere. This positive aspect is particularly evident in spaces where this problem is prevalent, such as gyms, reception areas, airports, and theaters.
A pleasant fragrance instinctively makes a space more inviting and creates a sense of well-being. How many times have we been bothered by unpleasant odors in our workplace, in meeting rooms, waiting areas, etc., making the wait or the tasks at hand even more burdensome? A fresh and clean atmosphere promotes comfort and concentration, putting occupants in a positive frame of mind.
The scent of your premises is part of your brand image . What a waste it would be to implement professional cleaning solutions with floor scrubbers , cleaning carts , and high-quality disinfectants—in short, a professional cleaning system—if the scent is unpleasant. Impeccable, fragrant premises convey an image of professionalism and cleanliness. It is therefore essential to complement your professional cleaning methods with the use of appropriate professional air fresheners.
Deodorizing alone is sometimes insufficient , and it is necessary to implement a product with disinfectant or at least sanitizing action . Certain premises, such as waiting rooms in medical or paramedical settings, gyms, and polling stations in public buildings, require air disinfection. Some bactericidal deodorizers provide airborne disinfection . Some aerosols meet the EN14476 standard and are effective against Coronavirus and Covid-19.

Or should I use professional air fresheners?

Offices and tertiary areas such as meeting rooms, corridors... They contribute to creating a serene and productive atmosphere, promoting employee well-being and concentration.

School environments, including middle and high schools, incorporating gymnasiums and student lounges . Their use in schools, colleges, and universities helps maintain a healthy and welcoming atmosphere, despite high attendance.

Hospitals, clinics, and waiting rooms in the medical and paramedical sectors. Essential for neutralizing medical odors, they contribute to improving the comfort of patients and healthcare staff. They can also be used for regular disinfection of the ambient air with the installation of an automatic diffuser.

Restaurants, self-service establishments, cafeterias, school dining halls . They effectively eliminate cooking odors, ensuring a pleasant dining environment for customers.

Sports hall, gymnasium, changing rooms, communal swimming pool... We are dealing with one of the places most suited to the creation of a controlled olfactory atmosphere... Their action against perspiration odors is essential in gymnasiums, sports halls and changing rooms.

Public spaces such as airports, train stations, town halls, prefectures, and all premises open to the public. Their use in restrooms, entrance halls, and waiting rooms contributes to a positive experience for visitors.

We can also include car dealerships, clothing stores, and large retailers in certain sectors such as furniture, home decor, DIY , etc. As you can see, the olfactory experience is fundamental to the perception of visitors, customers, or users.

Frequently asked questions about professional air fresheners

Is aerosol air freshener environmentally friendly?

The propellant gas in aerosols has been regulated for several years now to protect the ozone layer. This includes propellants like butane. The real issue lies in the fact that aerosols are made of metal, which requires resources in their manufacture and then in their recycling if they are not properly recovered. This brings us to the fundamental problem of the lifecycle of your aerosol after use.

I have large premises to deodorize, what solution is there?

The ideal solution to avoid using large quantities of aerosols or products, risking saturating the air and thus being counterproductive, is to implement an automatic fragrance diffusion system. This allows for precise, professional control of the deodorizing dosage. Prodifa, a market leader, offers the perfect product with its Nebulibox.

What is the difference between an air freshener and a professional odor eliminator?

As its name suggests, an air freshener masks odors but doesn't eliminate them. An odor eliminator, on the other hand, directly targets the molecules responsible for bad smells. The way it works is the same as in SODEL Exeol's MOC super-odorants: The fragrance is specially formulated to combine with the targeted bad odor. The result is a perfectly harmonious new scent. The unpleasant odor is no longer detected by our senses; by altering its perception, we create a true olfactory illusion.