I have had a permanent ileostomy for 18 years and have very loose bowel movements. I empty often throughout the day and night and have always dreaded the putrid smell from contents which would literally stink up my bathroom for hours regardless of how many times I would flush the toilet or use air fresheners. A couple of months ago, I Googled anything that may help and found a Hollister product called M9 odor eliminator drops which destroys odors in ostomy pouches and WOW!! This is amazing stuff. I put 8 drops inside the pouch after each empty and honestly, NO MORE SMELL. It has been a lifesaver for me. It comes in 1 oz and 8 oz plastic bottles. So to any of you with a problem like I had, please try it. Take care everyone and keep sharing tips in this fantastic forum.
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Hello britarthrt60. Thanks for the tip. It all helps in the management of the situation surrounding stomas.
Best wishes
Bill
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I totally agree... I have M9 with me for travel as well as in each bathroom to use in the pouch. The M9 spray works well too (I'm not the only one that leaves the bathroom a bit stinky) - I've even used it in the area where we have kitty litter boxes. I swear by it and would panic to be without it.
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Fabulous product M9 found it at Action Medical.
Able to eat many different things now without fear of awful odors!!
Yes, I buy all my supplies at Action Medical. M9 sure made my life much easier. I'm glad you use it too. Take care.
Hello Bill... thanks for the message... there is so much awesome information on this site and so many amazing people who share their same stories... you never feel as alone on this journey when on this site... take care
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Poo-Pourri is another wonderful thing to have. Spray it in the toilet first, then dump. No smell. You can get it on Amazon. Prices vary depending on the size you buy. Plus, there are other things there I haven't used. My grandma bought me the Poo-Pourri and it works.
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Thanks for the tip! Got a bottle from the hospital in my ostomy kit but it was air freshener! Will have to look for it to order to use this way!
Hi Puppylove
You should be able to get it in drop form where you get your ostomy supplies.
It is a great product. Good luck.
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