Enzyme Odor Eliminator Recommendations

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Mummmeee
Jun 04, 2025 5:33 pm

I've tried a number of odor eliminator products that just don't work, as well as some of the suggestions offered here. What I now use is an enzyme odor digester spray that I have used for years around the house to destroy pretty much any odor that exists. It works on pet odors and refreshes couches and carpets. I purchase it at a local Soap Exchange store, but I just found a product at Home Depot that you can purchase by the gallon! And there are many similar products online - just search for enzyme odor remover.

ClaraD
Jun 04, 2025 10:59 pm

Can you please share a link to the one that works for you?
Also, are you sure it's safe? My stoma nurse told me to only put things that are okay to eat in the bag…

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Mike

warrior
Jun 04, 2025 11:06 pm

Febreze in America does the same thing. However, I would not be putting it into my bag.

Dunno about the drinking/eating comment the stoma nurse suggests.. 🤔

I use M9. It works in the bag. If it doesn't work for you, then I guess you have some serious poop to deal with, but others here will agree, M9. No fuss. No mess. A bit pricey. But worth it. It comes in a thumb-sized bottle, easily taken with you. Very discreet.

As for external smells, candles work effectively if no exhaust fan or window is in the bathroom..

Mummmeee
Jun 05, 2025 2:01 am

Wow, I've never heard that. What about other anti-odor products like the Diamonds gelling sachets? And lubricants?

These products are enzymes: "The biological processes that occur within all living organisms are chemical reactions, and most are regulated by enzymes. Without enzymes, many of these reactions would not take place at a perceptible rate."

The one I buy is at a local soap shop and isn't online. It's a "green" store, supplying only biodegradable products in refillable packaging. There's probably one in your area.

ClaraD
Jun 05, 2025 5:27 am

I wish it were that simple for those of us in the UK. They don't sell the M9 drops here. I actually spoke to Hollister yesterday, asking them if they can start bringing the M9 drops to the UK, and they said no. I still haven't found a decent replacement.

 

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ClaraD
Jun 05, 2025 5:28 am

I'm sorry if I wasn't clear; the stoma nurse said if I want to try something that wasn't designed for ostomy care, it must be edible.

warrior
Jun 05, 2025 12:19 pm

Yes. I feel badly it's not available in the UK, but it could be sent to you from America.😁

I guess it boils down to the cost of doing that.

I mean, why can't something like that be done for those where the product isn't available? Like networking a product privately?

This member from Fiji, for example, has friends or people here in America who can help him out.

You guys also have the salt rings. We don't. Or was that Canada?

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Anyhoo, there's always a plan. In this case, shipping cost affects that a lot...

I don't think this is illegal. I mean, will the stink police come after us?🤔🤣

Kyle
Jun 08, 2025 9:22 pm

I use hydrogen peroxide and a little bit of Hollister Adapt lubricant and deodorant (not much of a deodorant). The peroxide kills bacteria, and the lubricant helps things slide. I would worry about your stoma absorbing what you put in your bag. I've used peroxide to brush my teeth when I had gum problems, which my dentist recommended, so it's safe.

heatherremillard2
Nov 14, 2025 6:38 pm

Can you tell me how much you use exactly and what deodorant? Trying to help my mother.