How to Use OdoBan
OdoBan is a cleaning solution that disinfects and sanitizes surfaces and eliminates unpleasant odors. When used correctly, OdoBan can be used as a deodorizer, sanitizer, a disinfectant, a mildewstat or a virucidal.
It disinfects surfaces against germs such as Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep), Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (Staph); it also disinfects against Trichophyton mentagrophyte (the fungus that causes athlete’s foot). When used as a virucidal it kills HIV-1, Herpes Simplex type 2 and Influenza A/Hong Kong. In addition, Odoban effectively inhibits and controls the growth of mold and mildew. OdoBan comes as a concentrated solution or as a premixed, ready-to-use formula.
Things You Will Need
- Bucket
- Soapy water
- Mop, sponge, brush or cloth
- Container or spray bottle
Tip
OdoBan can be used on upholstery, carpets, bedding and curtains to effectively remove odors. For those who don’t like OdoBan's original eucalyptus scent, both versions of the product are available with a lavender scent.
Warning
Cleanup should be done wearing protective gear such as gloves, masks and eye protection. If you’re using OdoBan in a spray bottle, be careful not to breathe in the spray.
How to Use OdoBan Concentrate
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Combine one gallon of water with five oz. of OdoBan concentrate in a bucket. Mix the solution thoroughly and pour it into a container or spray bottle. If you’re using OdoBan as a fungicidal disinfectant, mix seven oz. of the concentrate with one gallon of water.
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Remove any heavy soil from the surface to be treated. Pre-clean the surface with soapy water, and rinse completely. To function properly, OdoBan has to be used on a pre-cleaned, hard nonporous surface.
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Apply the Odoban solution with a mop, sponge, brush or sprayer. Let the solution stand for at least 60 seconds to sanitize the surface or disinfect it against viruses. To disinfect the surface against bacteria or fungi, the surface must remain wet for 10 minutes.
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Allow the treated surface to air dry for the full sanitizing effect. If you’re using OdoBan as a mildewstat, let the surface air-dry and repeat the application every seven days.
How to Use OdoBan Ready-to-Use
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Pre-clean the hard, nonporous surface to be treated with soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Hold the OdoBan Ready-to-Use bottle eight inches away from the surface; wet the surface thoroughly with the sprayer.
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Let the solution stand for 60 seconds to sanitize the surface. To use OdoBan Ready-to-Use as a disinfectant, virucidal or mildewstat, scrub it with a sponge, brush or cloth after spraying and let the solution stand for 10 minutes.
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Allow the treated surface to air dry for optimum disinfecting and sanitizing results.
The Drip Cap
- OdoBan is a cleaning solution that disinfects and sanitizes surfaces and eliminates unpleasant odors.
- When used correctly, OdoBan can be used as a deodorizer, sanitizer, a disinfectant, a mildewstat or a virucidal.
- of OdoBan concentrate in a bucket.
- Let the solution stand for at least 60 seconds to sanitize the surface or disinfect it against viruses.
- If you’re using OdoBan as a mildewstat, let the surface air-dry and repeat the application every seven days.
Writer Bio
Based in Royal Oak, Mich., Christine Wheatley has been writing professionally since 2009. She contributes to several websites, specializing in articles about fitness, diet and parenting. Wheatley has a Bachelor of Arts in art from Calvin College.
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