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Should I Use a Scent Diffuser?
Monday, September 2, 2024
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Should I Use a Scent Diffuser?
Commercial scent diffusers are a unique, hands-free means of fragrancing your space and eliminating odors. Who wouldn’t want a consistent, pleasant smell in their facility?
But this can’t be your only thought process when you’re running a business. How do you know how a commercial scent diffuser will perform in your space? Will it be more effective than another solution? Do you need a scent diffuser at all?
Since 1911, State Chemical has been providing companies with chemical solutions, including odor elimination via fragrance systems. We know it can sometimes be challenging to figure out where your odors are even coming from, much less the most effective means to treat them.
To save you from finding out through trial and error, we will cover whether you should use a scent diffuser based on your space. After reading, you’ll know whether scent diffusers are right for you—and if they’re not, you’ll know what alternative option to explore.
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Consider Your Facility’s Odor Elimination Goals
Before doing anything else, think about your goals regarding odor and fragrance in your facility.
Is your goal to eliminate an odor specific to one area or to treat a larger area? Do you aim to fragrance your entire facility or a small room? Would you prefer to add a strong fragrance or a subtle one? Your answers to these questions will shape the scenting solution you need.
For large-room or whole-facility solutions, scent diffusers are for you. They can evenly disperse fragrances throughout a space so that odors are consistently eliminated and fragrances are consistently present.
Meanwhile, if a specific spot is your concern, it’s better to invest in spot treatment. This way, you can use handheld spray products to more effectively eliminate odors at the source.
For severe odor problems, you can also combine these methods for the most comprehensive odor elimination routine. This would mean treating specific problem areas (e.g., a dumpster or a piece of furniture) with spot treatment sprays while using a scent diffuser to fragrance the space as a whole. With this method, you can more wholly combine odor elimination with brand scenting, which can make a world of difference for your facility’s visitors.
Think about your goals when it comes to odors and fragrances and choose a solution accordingly.
Factor in the Size of Your Space When Choosing a Fragrance Diffuser
An additional point of importance is to factor in the size of your space when choosing a fragrance diffuser.
Know your intended application area’s square footage along with its cubic footage, as different companies will use different measurements.
For example, consider a room that is 50 feet by 50 feet (2,500 square feet). If it has eight-foot ceilings, the room will be 20,000 cubic feet. However, if it has 30-foot ceilings, the room will be 75,000 cubic feet. This is a drastic size difference, and if you only buy a system based on square footage in a situation like this, your room will be improperly fragranced for it.
Once you have your space’s measurements, choose a system specifically designed for a room of that size. You should be able to find the system's intended application size when talking with a company representative or looking at product details on their website.
If your space is too large for any of the systems you find, use multiple systems. On the flip side, use ready-to-use products instead of a scent diffuser if your space is too small.
Additionally, if you’re interested in a scent diffuser that connects to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, ensure you know the setup in advance. If you have multiple HVAC systems with no central unit, the scent diffuser won't be able to connect to them all, and you’ll be better off exploring other types of fragrance systems.
Room Shape Impacts Scent Diffuser Performance
Your space’s layout can also affect the way your fragrance system performs, as oddly shaped rooms are sometimes harder to consistently fragrance. This is because the scent disperses differently in rooms that are more sectioned off.
For example, if you have a rectangular room, place your scent diffuser in the middle of the room, and it will evenly disperse throughout.
However, in an L-shaped room, this won’t necessarily be effective. Instead, the best call is to place the scent diffuser near a central location where there is the most foot traffic (this should not be by the entryway, air intake vents, or a dining area, as the fragrance will get swept away in these spots). This ensures that it will be noticed the most where it’s needed.
Consider Your Application When Looking at Odor Solutions
When deciding if a scent diffuser is right for your space, it’s also important to think about your application. An outdoor space will need an entirely different system than an indoor space would. A manufacturing plant will need a much stronger fragrance and system than an apartment complex would. Know your facility and know your customers.
In a setting free from intense odors, like a hotel lobby, use a system intended for your cubic footage with a more subtle, pleasant scent. For this location, your goal is to use fragrance as a supplement that adds something pleasant to the space.
Meanwhile, in a wastewater treatment plant, you should use an outdoor system intended for your cubic footage with a powerful odor eliminator and a strong fragrance. Here, your goal is to get rid of malodors and cover up remaining smells as much as possible.
When you consider all of these factors, you’ll be able to find the best scent solution for your facility.
Learn About the State Fragrance Cube Family
You don’t want to invest in a scent diffuser if you’re not sure how effective it will be in your facility. Now that you know when and where fragrance systems work best, continue your scent diffuser journey by learning about the State Fragrance Cube family.
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