deodourize

Eliminate bad odors

To deodourize is to remove or mask unpleasant smells from something: deodourize a room, deodourize your shoes.

The British spelling; Americans write deodorize.

Products that deodourize work by neutralizing odour-causing compounds or covering them with fragrance.

eliminate

odor

Perceived atmospheric emission

absorb · charcoal · baking soda · activated carbon · enzymatic · adsorb · ventilate · air out · extract · exhaust fan

sanitize

disinfect

Kill pathogens on surfaces

antiseptic · germicide · fumigate · decontaminate · purify · bactericidal · clean · hygiene · sanitizer · disinfectant

spaces

room

Enclosed interior area

garbage disposal · trash can · bathroom · kitchen · pet area · litter box · car interior · gym bag · locker · basement

freshen

air freshener

Device releasing pleasant scent

  • sprayDispersed liquid droplets
  • spritzLight liquid burst
  • scentAirborne odor detected

fragrance · perfume · potpourri · sachet · essential oil · diffuser · refresh · revitalize · invigorate · aroma

laundry

fabric softener

Laundry additive for softness

wash · rinse · hamper · gym clothes · musty · mildew · stale · sportswear · closet · wardrobe

Opposites
odor removal vs. odor introduction

deodourizestink up

Make somewhere smell bad

foul · befoul · smell up · pollute · contaminate

scent neutrality vs. scent addition

deodourizeperfume

Fragrant liquid for wearing

scent · fragrance · aromatize · odorize

Family

deodourizes

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Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G