Will these freshen the air, what about cooking or pet odors?
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No, not freshen the air as in eliminating odors, but freshening the air of 'electrical air pollution', and allegedly helping to add a sense of well-being. Google 'salt lamps', and you'll get a detailed explanation. One of my sister-in-laws said she noticed the static electricity diminish from the room her salt lamp is in. Don't know about that personally. I bought the lamps for our living room and bedroom, based on the ions info I learned about, and the calming effect they give me. Hope that helps. I just read the comment below mine, and remember reading that info on odors, too. We don't smoke or have smelly pets, so I don't personally know about strong odors. No, not freshen the air as in eliminating odors, but freshening the air of 'electrical air pollution', and allegedly helping to add a sense of well-being. Google 'salt lamps', and you'll get a detailed explanation. One of my sister-in-laws said she noticed the static electricity diminish from the room her salt lamp is in. Don't know about that personally. I bought the lamps for our living room and bedroom, based on the ions info I learned about, and the calming effect they give me. Hope that helps. I just read the comment below mine, and remember reading that info on odors, too. We don't... » Read More No, not freshen the air as in eliminating odors, but freshening the air of 'electrical air pollution', and allegedly helping to add a sense of well-being. Google 'salt lamps', and you'll get a detailed explanation. One of my sister-in-laws said she noticed the static electricity diminish from the room her salt lamp is in. Don't know about that personally. I bought the lamps for our living room and bedroom, based on the ions info I learned about, and the calming effect they give me. Hope that helps. I just read the comment below mine, and remember reading that info on odors, too. We don't smoke or have smelly pets, so I don't personally know about strong odors. « Show Less
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we don't have pets but it does help with food odors...here is a summary of what the salt lamps do (taken from a scientific website):When lit by a small light bulb of 15 watt or less, a rock crystal salt lamp emits an electrical charge that releases healthy negative ions into the air. These negative ions kill bacteria, molds, mildews and spores, odors, cigarette smoke, chemical gases, pet odors, pollens, dust and dust mites, animal dander, viruses, static electricity, carbon monoxide, and much more.Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/4578949
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I bought them as gifts so I do not know. I hope some day to purchase one for myself. The love them, but I do not know about those things.
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These do a great job of cleansing the air. It took quite a while for me to realize that they really do work since I had recently done my floors. You need to buy the higher watt bulb. Either 15 watt or 25 watt. The bulb included with purchase is not strong enough.Great purchase.
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I would try washing any microhood or venthood filters first, if you can? Metal ones can go thru the dishwasher and then usually better catch contaminants without any grease, etc possibly clogging them up.. They work best if you crack a window too, before turning them on (especially in newer homes with better insulation). Not exactly what you were asking, lol, but hopefully this helps. Yes, the carbon in these filters should help too. Mostly with stagnant smells, not necessarily while cooking though.
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never used around smoke so I can't say for sure but I worked in a barn with some serious mold issues with not even a hint of oder so if I had to guess, I think they would work
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They have a strong odor. I haven't really had much opportunity to test them.
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I did not detect any odor when I unpacked mine. And I usually have a good sense of smell. One could always spray them with Febreze, if there were to be a slight odor.
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although I read on some of the reviews that they did have an odor, I personally did not experience this. Mine smelled just fine. In fact, I bought these to replace some that I had washed and caused to develop an odor.
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Would have to get a strong air freshner but they will. The smell is like a really strong rubber smell for the 1st couple of weeks.
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No, you will not smell anything. Dogs have more than 1000 times the number of olfactory cells as humans so the odor is quite clear to them.
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Don't know about pet odors. Purchased this for smoke odors which does a so-so elimination.
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Personally, I WOULD NOT cook over them because they're very fragrant and emit such fragrance AND, they drip wax. They're far to pricey for me. They don't last the expected time, as I recall, some 3 hours. Will never buy again. Thank you.
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I would not use these indoors. They would smell quite potent in a confined space. You may want to check with the manufacturer.
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I don't know yet. I have them in my house in Florida and I won't be back until next week to see how they are doing. My daughter was there and between a dehumidifier and these, she says the smell in the house is gone.
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Not at all. I do not believe they smell at least I do not have an issue with them I would by these over and over again.
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nothing, I use them both for my pets and I use them in my trash cans. keep odor out. very good for anything, I use this every day in my home. all my friends say you could never tell I have a pet if you didn't see them. you smell nothing in my house. its is used daily here, I have 12 puppies ' Yorkie's '
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Not really-I just used it and after reading your question I had to go back in the kitchen to see if I smelled anything. The answer was no, but I had been cooking. If there is an odor it is so minimal that it just isn't an issue.
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I am not sure, but I believe the packaging says they get rid of stale, musty odors. I think with anything like desk drawers it would really depend on how permeated the wood is with the scent of smoke.
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They are but if you store in freezer before giving it to you pet. Can't really smell anything