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Gym Odors – The Key To Effectively Eliminating Them
What’s the key to eliminating smelly vaporous gym odors within health and fitness center settings?
Well, employing regular professional janitorial sanitization practices certainly helps, but the real answer lies in the ongoing use of our highly-effective air freshener diffusers and fragrance refills, which contain a vaporous odor neutralizing agent called Metazene.
But how exactly does Metazene work, and what are the most effective ambient scent marketing fragrances used to enhance health and fitness environments?
Continue on to find out, or contact our team today to clear any environment from smelly stinky odors!
While the smell of the grease paint and roar of the crowd may well be the elements that symbolize the ethos of the theater, gyms have their own particular aromatic indicators as well, and they are unlike any other known to man, woman and teenage kind.
The foul odors associated with gyms are largely caused by bacteria that emit pungent gases.
Making a gym smell better requires the elimination of the lingering bacteria that are causing the malodors, which in turn is reliant upon maintaining a clean and disinfected facility and utilizing our uniquely effectively odor neutralizer, Metazene.
Odor control is the bane of many a gym or fitness center manager, and often when patrons leave the gym, they smell much worse than when they entered.
Cleaning the premises alone will never solve the problem. In fact, it only serves to transport germs from one section of the gym to the other.
Disinfecting is the process that destroys these germs, and for a product to be labeled as such, it must be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and proven to kill bacteria and viruses.
In addition to disinfecting, gym odors must also be neutralized in order to be completely eradicated.
The indoor air quality and odor control problems inside of a commercial gym facility are constant challenges.
Management is constantly at odds as they seek the best solutions to improve these two environmental issues.
When it comes to odors inside a gym, sweat is the culprit, and it can easily accumulate on equipment, in the locker room, and even on various surfaces that are exposed to these odorous compounds.
However, in addition to athletic-induced odors, there are also other facets that contribute to indoor air quality.
These include: mold growth, bacteria accumulation, and allergen buildup within a space.
Combatting Gym Odors And Smells With Metazene
Odor removal requires careful neutralization that goes far beyond simply masking of a malodor with a fresh aroma.
This is work best left for our expert ambient-air care specialists at Air-Scent, who know in a way no one else does that odor neutralization is as much of an art form as nurturing layer by layer, the creation of a brand new fragrance.
The main goal of odor removal is to eradicate the odor permanently and transform the commercial space into a neutralized area.
The problem is that most odor neutralizers on the market today are comprised of perfume and water, which depend upon enzymes to cause a microbial action that will digest and thereby eliminate malodors derived from mildew, mold, smoke, urine and garbage.
The colorless additive known as Metazene represents the epitome of true odor neutralization.
It has been around since the late 1940s, but early efforts to prepare it were often thwarted by its relative reactivity.
It took many years to perfect a concentrate that was stable and pure.
Metazene’s evolution is closely allied to both advances in technology and industrial science and the demands of modern consumers from the air care specialists at Air-Scent for a powerful weapon to eradicate malodors rather than disguising them with a temporary bouquet of lightly fragranced products.
Metazene is, without question, the most effective and environmentally safe odor-neutralizer on the market today.
Most neutralizers depend upon enzymes to produce a microbial action that will eliminate foul odors.
While this does occur on a limited level, bacterial agents are completely ineffectual when it comes to residual or vaporous odors.
Metazene’s ability to control air-borne odors is accomplished via a chemical reaction that occurs because of its extremely low vapor pressure.
Its potency is guaranteed because it attacks bacteria at a molecular level. Heavier odor molecules bond and eventually evaporate.
While some gym managers may be tempted to disperse a heavier scent as other businesses often do, this can be a big mistake.
This is due to the fact that people respond differently and sometimes negatively to particular fragrances even if they are supremely well crafted by the ambient air-care specialists at Air Scent.
In the case of gyms and fitness centers, the focus should be more about cleanliness and odor reduction. If a gym smells fresh, clean, and neutral, not even the pickiest of noses will be offended.
Many people dislike certain fragrances and the wrong scent selection can have negative effects in a gym setting.
Lavender is a perfect example. Known primarily to provide a calming soothing effect on the human psyche, it would be a totally inappropriate choice for a room designated for high-aerobic classes.
In its own unique way, a gym houses a particular lifestyle in which people unwind and focus on their well-being, confidence and inner strength.
Vibrant citrus and fruity notes such as: succulent orange; fresh lemon; sharp lime; cool peppermint; sweet pineapple; gingery mango, honeyed tangerine, uplifting grapefruit, dewy melon and slightly sugary pear invigorate the human spirit and get those juices flowing for weight lifting and other forms of exercise.
Effective gym management must rise above the smell of sweat and gain a competitive edge by diffusing carefully selected Air-Scent fragrances that create a clean, healthy and revitalizing environment.
Discover why our wafer refills outdo all others!
The Very Best In Air Freshener And Odor Control Products
We are family-owned American manufacturer of ambient air-care systems and environmental hygiene products, and our clients hail from all over the world from every industry under the sun.
Founded in 1946, our state-of-the-art air-freshening options serve to improve indoor and environmental odors.
Our researchers and chemists at Air-Scent are constantly at work developing new and improved methodology for our formulations.
They work within our 85,000-square-foot facility located in suburban Pittsburgh that is equipped with the most cutting edge, state-of-the-art scent diffusion technologies and advanced equipment that money can buy.
These include the latest in: gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, headspace analysis, distillation, extraction and quality control technology.
Our key air freshener diffusers are: the Aroma Beam, Aroma Styler, Aroma One and the Scentilater. The qualities of each are summarized below.
The Aroma Beam
This free-standing dry vapor fragrance diffuser system is ideal for mid-to-large size gym areas of up to 50,000 cubic feet.
It is app-controlled, comes with a built in 24-hour battery back-up, on/off timers, and is available in several configurations.
The Aroma Styler
This device breaks down fragrance oils into a dry mist of nano-particles with the use of cold, filtered air.
This mist is released into the HVAC ducts, sending a consistent, powerful and even scent throughout large spaces that remains consistent, no matter how long it is in operation.
The Aroma One
A self-contained diffuser system that both eliminates gym malodors and offers superior, linear, aroma enrichment for smaller areas like locker rooms, bathrooms, etc.
Its features include: a contemporary design with optimal air flow; the capacity to hold diverse Air-Scent refill types, a superior air velocity fan blade and an easy conversion from operation via battery to electric.
The Scentilater
This battery operated dry mist diffuser is extremely versatile and works well with 100% active fragrance for all ambient scent applications in areas up to 10,000 cubic feet.
It features a simple toggle switch, which allows for 30/60/90 day operation with consistent fragrance dispersion throughout the entire chosen cycle with one D-size alkaline battery.
The Most Popular Ambient Scents For Gym Settings
The following Air-Scent fragrances are among the most favored by gyms and fitness centers that utilize our products.
Most Popular Fragrances For Gym And Work Out Areas
Sunshine
A citrus burst of refined, spicy and refreshing bergamot, clean lemon and sharp lime open this invigorating and extremely popular scent.
These facets soon fade into a heart note of peppery leafy green and soft, floral nuances.
This fragrance finishes with a base note featuring sugary, earthy nectar and lush, noble vanilla and sensual, redolent white musk.
Island Breeze
Inspired by just one whiff of this exotic and seductive fragrance, the minds eye conjures images of shimmering tropical sands, leafy glades and nights resplendent with stars.
This scent opens with streams of sugary, spicy strawberry, pearly coconut, succulent pineapple and gingery mango.
These facets soon fuse into a heart note bouquet of intensely exotic jasmine and bitter, sweet and sour anise.
The scent completes with a base note featuring honey-like vanilla and fruity, slightly sugary nectar.
Twisted Apple Air Wisp Fragrance Refill
This fresh green apple scent opens with a top note dominated by the waxy skin of a green apple and the instant recall of that first succulent bite into a ripe apple.
A heart note of velvety aromatic peach and intensely fruity plum enhance the potency of this fragrance, which finishes with an earthy sensual and enduring musk that balances the formulation.
Air Wisp refills are specifically designed to work within the Aroma Styler HVAC diffusers, and their size is based upon the size of the diffuser.
Best Fragrances For Fitness Center Lobbies And Entryways
Fitness centers usually select a white tea and fig scent to motivate action; a eucalyptus and mint scent to inspire activity; a grapefruit and lemongrass scent to energize or a completely neutralizing scent.
Fresh Breeze (Air Wisp For Use In Aroma Stylers)
Even the name of this scent evokes sweet smelling, gentle winds floating along colorful garden paths on sultry, moon-lit nights.
Subtle, sharp, citrus-apple nuances introduce the moist, refined and fresh top note that introduces this fragrance.
These fleeting elements soon acquiesce to a floral heart note of intense, sweet jasmine, musky rose, green, sugary cyclamen, clean, enduring muguet and tangy geranium. A powdery, woody, musky base note finishes the scent.
Ocean Breeze
The complex and mysterious fragrance of the sea is unmistakable and universal.
The opening notes of this glorious scent mark the intersection of salty, ozonic elements with streams of fresh citrus that soon blend into a heart note of luscious honeydew melon and tinges of dusty, woody violet.
The scent finishes with a base note dominated by woody, vanilla and mossy sea musk.
White Tea
Named for the white hairs on the unopened buds of the Chinese tea plant and infused with a dozen essential oils, this soothing Far Eastern fragrance opens with a top note marked by inspiring and revitalizing citrus.
These aspects soon fade into a floral heart note bouquet featuring dreamy, passionate and musky rose, intoxicating, sugary and rich jasmine petal and exotic, pure and green white tea bud.
A base note characterized by earthy, woody and highly aromatic musk completes this intense scent.
Best Air Freshener Fragrances For Locker Rooms
Sunshine (see description above)
Eucalyptus Mint
Exhilarating and energizing, this scent opens with a surge of dry, herbal and minty eucalyptus and nuances of sweet, sharp resin.
A revitalizing heart note of tangy sweet mint soon follows and finally melds with a base note marked by rich, honeyed dark amber and warm dry white cedar wood that complete this intriguing fragrance.
Lemongrass And Sage
This refined and refreshing scent features opening notes of spicy, floral, clean and refreshing bergamot, sour and sweet lemon and crisp, citrusy litsea cubeba.
These facets soon give way to a middle note of sweet, woody and floral rosewood and gingery, clean and crisp, green lemongrass.
A base note of warm, creamy sandalwood, and earthy, sensual musk complete this energizing fragrance.
Twisted Apple-(See Above Description)
In conclusion
The power of scent in gyms and fitness centers should never be underestimated.
It affects mood and energy like few other things that are available legally.
Whether the aim is to relax, rejuvenate or re-energize, any fragrance we develop can be tailored to suit any aspect of the fitness environment including: locker and steam rooms, aerobics studios and public areas.
The most current research indicates that a strong membership retention rate for gyms and fitness centers is about 90%.
If you are a fitness center owner or manager and your retention rate is less than that, consider Air Scent ambient air-care as a strategic tool that may increase that number by creating a fragrance that will connect with customers and in turn, make them less likely to cancel their memberships.
Additionally, if you’re a janitorial or scent marketing company servicing a fitness center struggling with pesky odors, contact our team today and eliminate gym odors permanently!
Final thought about gym smells: I’d kiss you, but you smell like a gym bag.-Janet Evanovich
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