This topic is about dealing with persistent odor from a colostomy pouch after a hospital discharge. The poster's mother, who recently had emergency surgery resulting in a colostomy, is experiencing a strong odor from her pouch at home, which wasn't as noticeable in the hospital. Despite trying different types of pouches, the issue persists, and it's causing distress. Here are some helpful tips and advice shared by others:

1. Diet plays a crucial role in odor control. Even with a careful diet, some odor is normal, and what you eat can affect its intensity.

2. Liquid pouch deodorizers can help:
- A commonly recommended product is M9 Odor Eliminator Drops. Use 3 squirts in a standard pouch and 2 in a mini pouch.
- Add the drops through the pouch opening before applying the appliance.

3. Alternative in-bag deodorizers include:
- Plain baking soda.
- A few Tic Tacs dropped into the bag.
- A small piece of toilet tissue moistened with about ½ teaspoon of mouthwash placed in the bottom of the pouch.

4. Digestive or internal options like chlorophyll tablets, available at health-food stores, can be taken with meals to help reduce odor from the source.

5. Pouch and filter tips:
- Filters can block when wet and may not neutralize gas odor once saturated. Trying different brands might help.
- Two-piece disposable systems, such as Hollister or Coloplast SenSura, allow for easier and quicker changes, potentially minimizing odor leakage.

6. Personal comfort and masking strategies:
- During the adjustment phase, especially in the first month, wearing an essential-oil patch on clothing can help mask odors.
- An ACE bandage or elastic wrap can be used instead of an ostomy belt to keep the pouch flat and discreet.

7. Disposal ideas to contain smell after changing:
- Fold the used pouch, wrap it in aluminum foil, place it in a small plastic or grocery bag, tie it off, and discard it in an outdoor bin.
- Doggy-doo bags or any sealable plastic bags can be handy for quick, odor-tight disposal.

8. For more tips, consider exploring multiple odor-management threads available in the forum’s "Premium Content → Odor and Ostomy" section.