Secret of Activated Charcoal and Activated Carbon for Odor Elimination and Removal

Innofresh Activated Charcoal Products is a leading supplier of U.S. manufactured activated charcoal odor absorbers for the consumer and commercial markets.  Since 1992, we have provided superior activated charcoal odor absorbers for home, work, dorm, pet areas and automobiles and outdoor recreation from musty odors in cabinets and closets to power outage problems in refrigerators and freezers.   Our activated charcoal with VAC technology provides effective odor removal and elimination even from the toughest odor causing environments including outgassing, dead rodent odors, diaper pails, musty basements, college dorm rooms and office break rooms.  

Here are some of the more frequently asked questions about Activated Charcoal:

What is Activated Charcoal?
Activated charcoal is a highly porous, natural material that attracts and removes organic chemicals and gas from the environment.  It is manufactured by burning various carbon materials, such as wood, coconut shells and other organic material in a specialized oxidation - oxygen free process that results in literally, millions of microscopic pores and cracks inside the carbon that provides an enormous amount of interior and exterior surface area in which odor molecules are attracted to and neutralized.

What is the difference between Activated Charcoal and Activated Carbon?
Actually, there is not any difference.  Both of these terms can be used interchangeably and are synonymous with each other.

What can Activated Charcoal remove?
Activated charcoal is used in many fields including water treatment and medical devices to eliminate various organic pollutants from the water and the air including some toxic chemicals including VOC’s such as benzene and some other oils.   At Innofresh, we use this amazing material to create superior carbon filters for elimination of household, pet and car odors including smoke, food, animal, musty and other unwanted odors.  For additional information about Innofresh Activated Charcoal, click on this link to our website page – What is Activated Charcoal?

Is there a difference between regular charcoal briquettes used for barbeque grills and activated charcoal for odor elimination?
The answer to this is a big “YES”.  And, even more importantly is the safety of not using ordinary barbeque charcoal for odor control.  Activated charcoal or activated carbon goes through an extensive process which significantly increases the microscopic pores that attract and eliminate odors.  To explain it further, not all activated charcoal is the same and this makes a difference in performance.  Our activated charcoal filters are made from high quality materials and undergo a porous binding process that eliminates black powder and small particles common to most activated charcoal.   
Safety – Another important distinction is that, in addition to not being “pure” or oxidized as activated charcoal, charcoal briquettes generally have other chemicals added to them to make them combust better for use in grills.   So, keep your charcoal briquettes for grilling and use activated charcoal specifically made for odor elimination for a safer, more effective way to eliminate odors.

All our products are proudly manufactured in America with safety, quality and top customer support our prority.  Visit our website at www.innofresh.com and read our other blog postings for more tips on how to get the most effective use of activated charcoal.

Earth Day is April 22. So, Why Is Activated Charcoal Better?

Earth Day is April 22.  So, what does carbon footprint mean?  Also, a little diddy about plastic bags.

This year, we celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Earth Day, an event which is recognized internationally.   Today, both responsible companies, and individuals are helping to build a more sustainable, greener, heathier and cleaner future.  You can find many useful websites and resources the provide valuable information on everyday things that you can do to help the environment from tips on better recycling to reducing car idle time, turning off lights and eliminating toxic cleaning chemicals that contain volatile organic compounds.

Most people see the importance of recyling and understand the hazards of toxic chemicals, both for the environment, but also for individual health.  But, most people really do not understand what “carbon footprint” really means.  Since it’s Earth Day again, here is a quick review.   An understandable definition of carbon footprint that I’ve read is “the amount of energy used by yourself, an organization, an event, or product to sustain itself”.   In other words, the total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse emissions that are required.

This sounds reasonable, but other factors also need to be considered in this calculation.  I’ll use an example that I read about that illustrates the point with the familiar grocery plastic bag.  Apparently, China, as part of their pursuit of a greener and cleaner future, has prohibited the use of thin plastic bags in an effort to sway consumers to use reusable cloth bags.  Here’s the challenge, which is also the same for the U.S. and other countries.  A new study by the Environmental Agency of England found that the thin plastic bags actually have a smaller carbon footprint than the reusable cloth bags and even disposable paper bags.  According to their findings, you would have to reuse a cotton bag at least 131 times to equal the carbon footprint of a plastic bag (USA Today).  Furthermore, if you reuse plastic bags, say as garbage liners, the difference is even greater.The point of this short post is simply to suggest making informed decisioins while acting responsibly to do your part in recylcing and reducing harmful chemicals in your home and environment.  And, as far as plastic bags are concerned, I think the jury is still our on this one.

At Innofresh, our fragrance free and allergen free odor eliminators and air fresheners are made with natural activated charcoal, giving consumers a safer alternative to many of the toxic scented air fresheners.  Our activated carbon odor absorbers are eco-friendly because these activated charcoal products do not contain any toxic VOC’s – volatile organic compounds or any other harmful chemicals. 

For more information about Innofresh, Fridge IT and Activated Charcoal, please visit us at www.innofresh.com  
All our products are proudly manufactured in America – Since 1992

Shop on line directly with us at ShopInnofresh.

Travel Tips – Smoke and Musty Odor Eliminator with Fragrance Free Activated Charcoal

Planes, Trains and Automobiles ….. “Best Travel Aid” to eliminate Smoke and Musty Odors from travel bags.    Do you have a problem with a purse or handbag that has a distinct smoke odor inside and out that you just can’t get rid of?  How about a backpack or gym bag that is musty or something spilled inside?  Even luggage that just has an unwanted smell inside can be a problem and then your clothes take on the same smelly odor?  

There are many products available that claim to help eliminate odors including smoke odor.  Most use fragrances, chemicals or burning candles.   But now, with our ventilated activated charcoal odor absorbers, you can actually eliminate the odor rather than covering them up with fragranced sprays or lit candles.   With FRIDGE IT and INNOFRESH activated charcoal odor absorbers, you can safely eliminate smoke odors and musty smells from pets, food and other unwanted odors.    Our activated carbon odor absorbers are 100% fragrance free, allergen free porous activated charcoal and are amazing at helping reduce and eliminate unwanted odors – without candles, sprays, fragrances, powders, gels or harmful chemicals.

Perfect for traveling, Innofresh and FRIDGE IT activated charcoal odor eliminators are easy and convenient to place in purse, travel bags, luggage and backpacks to eliminate odors.  No worry about getting these through airport security.  Our activated charcoal odor absorbers are safe and chemical free.   Just place one or two in each bag, suitcase, purse to help keep the musty and smoke odor in control and for suitcases, will help keep your clothes smelling fresher and cleaner too.

If traveling, when you arrive at your room or other destination, just keep the Innofresh activated carbon odor absorbers in your suitcase to continue with the powerful and effective odor eliminating activity.   We also recommend that you bring a few extra of our FRIDGE IT or INNOFRESH odor absorbers and place them in the any musty smelling drawers or closets.  The convenient size and shape of our odor absorbing filters is even perfect for room mini refrigerator in hotel rooms.   Works much better than baking soda!

Easy to travel with and easy to use to eliminate the unwanted smoke odors and musty smells that make our FRIDGE IT and INNOFRESH great travel aids.

For the tough travel odors, you can use our FRIDGE IT CUBE activated charcoal odor absorbers with maximum ventilated activated charcoal technology and micro-pockets for greater odor control and air freshening quality.

Now is a great time to take advantage of our special prices and “warehouse buys” for free ship.   Please visit our website at www.innofresh.com to learn more about Innofresh Products, activated charcoal and our full line of fragrance free activated charcoal odor eliminators.    Fast ship is also important to us.  Orders are generally shipped within just 1 -2 business days and we ship US Postal Service PRIORITY (U.S. destinations) for very quick delivery.   International orders are shipped US Postal Service First Class.

All our products are proudly manufactured in America.  We guarantee our quality and look forward to having your visit us on – line at Innofresh.   You can also contact us at customerservice@innofresh.com.

On The Lighter Side – Our Version of a Beautiful Valentines Bouquet. The FRIDGE IT Bouquet

Valentine’s Day - Flowers are particularly popular.  Well, this is our version of a beautiful bouquet.  We call it the FRIDGE IT  bouquet.   Of course, we aren’t really planning on selling this beautiful arrangement, but we are offering a special Valentine promotion for a dozen FRIDGE IT odor absorbers.

Cheaper by the Dozen
Now, you can get FREE Shipping on any order of 12 or more of our FRIDGE IT or INNOFRESH activated charcoal odor absorbers. (for orders shipped within the U.S.)  This offer applies when you shop on-line with us at www.innofresh.com   When ordering, enter coupon code “FreeShip” (one word) in the required field and click apply.   Hurry, this offer expires February 14, 2013.

Save even More
You can save even more plus get free shipping on our special Warehouse case buys.  Each case is packed 24 units per case.   Great time to stock up on your favorite fragrance free, activated charcoal odor absorbers.   To learn more about activated charcoal and our entire fragrance free collection, visit our website at Innofresh Products.   Shop conveniently on line with us at ShopInnofresh

All our products are proudly Made In America

Fact or Fiction: Baking Soda vs Activated Charcoal as Refrigerator odor eliminator. Watch Food Detectives segment

Having trouble with refrigerator and freezer odors?  Are you knocked out in the first round when you open your refrigerator?   It’s time for a real “Clutch Performer” and a Hail Mary - Opening your refrigerator should be a positive experience !

If you’re still using baking soda to try to eliminate refrigerator odor, take a moment to discover the advanced power of activated charcoal.    Activated charcoal has been used for years as the best available, effective natural absorbent material for water treatment facilities and even the medical device industry.    Now, you can get the amazing power of activated charcoal for your home in an convenient, long lasting odor absorbing Filter called FRIDGE IT activated charcoal odor absorber.

FRIDGE IT activated charcoal odor absorbers are made with the highest quality natural activated charcoal (also referred to as activated carbon).   FRIDGE IT is completely fragrance free and chemical free, providing you superior odor elimination without irritating fragrances and messy powders and sprays.    The single molded activated charcoal filter in FRIDGE IT is the solution for the most difficult, pungent smells in refrigerators and freezers.   Even if your refrigerator has a built in refrigerator filter and air purifier, FRIDGE IT can help keep those really tough odors under control.  Plus, with better odor control, your food will taste and smell better longer.  Your cheese won’t smell like onions and your ice won’t smell like left over chinese food.  Isn’t it time that you catch the activated charcoal wave and discover why FRIDGE IT activated charcoal odor absorbers are so popular.

FOOD NETWORK TV Segment -
Watch here for a fun Food Network segment comparing baking soda to activated charcoal and see how much more effective activated charcoal is for eliminating refrigerator odor and unpleasant smells.   The purple cube shown at the end of the segment – yes, that’s FRIDGE IT alright.

KAMR NBC TV – “Does It Work” -
You can also link here to see FRIDGE IT put through the toughest test in an office breakroom - 2 min. segment from KAMR TV where FRIDGE IT was tested in their “Does It Work Segment“.

FRIDGE IT TV Spot -
Still not convinced?  To see our latest :60 sec TV spot for FRIDGE IT, click here on TV commercial.

You can also learn more about FRIDGE IT and Innofresh from our web site at www.innofresh.com For convenient on-line shopping, just visit us at www.innofresh.com and click on shop or just follow the product links to easy shopping.  All our products are proudly manufactured right here in the USA.  Trusted since 1992.   Also, look for everyday savings when you shop directly with us as well as Free Shipping on special warehouse purchases.

Fridge IT Activated Charcoal Odor Absorber – As Seen On TV

You may also have seen our new spot for Fridge IT® air on some of the following shows:
Great American Country, Take Home Chef, Save with CarMD, The Graham Norton Show, SyFY, The Biography Channel and many more. 

You’ve seen it on TV.  Available at select retailers and direct from Innofresh on line at www.innofresh.com   America’s Favorite activated charcoal odor absorber – Fridge IT® activated charcoal odor absorbers with VAC technology - Ventilated Activated Charcoal.  Since we introduced Fridge IT in 1992, it has been a favorite fragrance free, odor eliminator for just about everywhere around the home including refrigerators and freezers, replacing baking soda.    Also, Fridge IT is amazingly effective for most other areas around your home, car, pet, dorm and wherever unwanted musty, smokey and bad odors exist – from smelly trash areas, under musty sinks, stinky teen bedrooms, storage, cabinets, closets, basements, dorm rooms, office break rooms, diaper pails and much more.   If you have unwanted household, car or pet odors, consider activated charcoal by Innofresh.  Our fragrance free, allergen free activated charcoal odor eliminators are perfect and gentle for the baby’s room, but also tough enough for even the worst odors such as office breakroom refrigerators and even dead mouse odors hidden in walls.

For more information about activated charcoal air fresheners and Innofresh Products, visit our website at Innofresh.   Also for convenient on line shopping, visit our on-line store at Shop Innofresh for our full line of specialized activated charcoal odor eliminators.  All our products are proudly manufactured in the USA.

New Years Resolutions – Happy New Year. Go Green with less chemicals and clean, fragrance free air quality.

 Happy New Year !  New Years Resolution…. Of course, the typical New Years Resolutions include helping others, positive impact on the planet, patience, more exercise   and other usual new years resolve.  But, on THE LIGHTER SIDE and definitely healthier side – why not include the small things in your home that can make a difference in your life and health by starting with less toxic and unhealthy chemicals in your home, office, car and around pets.

At the same time, go greener, support MADE IN AMERICA products and start the new year with a determination to clean up the clutter and eliminate unwanted odors with natural activated charcoal odor absorbers, helping to provide a fragrance free, chemical free, allergen free environment for you, family and pets.   Start with the brands you trust – Since 1992 – FRIDGE IT and INNOFRESH activated charcoal odor absorbers for odor elimination in home, car, work, dorms, baby’s room, pantry, laundry, cabinets, closets, storage, pet areas and just about anywhere unwanted odors are.

Most of all, have a happy and healthy new year filled with positive surprises.

For more information about activated charcoal, safer odor elimination and our full line of fragrance free air quality solutions, visit us at http://www.innofresh.com

All our products are proudly made in the USA

Free Ship Extended. Treat yourself for under $5.00 – Home, Pets, Cars and Active Lifestyle – Activated Charcoal Air Fresheners

Free Ship EXTENDED THROUGH HOLIDAYS

Happy Holidays from our Family to yours.   Since 1992, family owned and PROUD that all our products are Made In America
All orders ship Rush U.S. Postal Service PRIORITY (U.S. Orders) for fast delivery.

Holiday Shopping is over.  Now, treat yourself……Explore our entire fragrance free collection of activated charcoal odor eliminators.  Fragance Free and Allegen Free – An inexpensive and practical product for yourself, family member or friend whether for the holidays or for after.

Extended – FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $35 (U.S shipments) Just click here and enter the promotion code “Free Ship”  at checkout.

- Just click on this link for easy shopping – Shop Innofresh. 

Please share with friends and family -
- Enter code “Freeship“ to receive Free Shipping on any 12 pack or larger, along with our already low holiday sale prices

 Treat yourself FEATURED PRODUCTS

Select from any of our fragrance free Activated Charcoal Odor Eliminators.   Just click on each for more information.   FAST SHIP.  We ship all orders within 1 -2 business days and ship US Postal Service Priority for fast delivery (U.S. orders).  International customers – we ship US Postal Service first class.

FRIDGE IT Cube and FRIDGE IT Wafer : Refrigerators, freezers, trash, storage, closets, cabinets, dorm rooms, diaper pails, under sinks and much more.  Know anyone with ….a hem…smelly refrigerator or freezer?. . especially after the holidays.

Innofresh PET - Litter box and small animal cages. Great for any cat owner or other small animal pet.  Do your guests know that you have a cat before they see it..?

Innofresh AUTO - Cars, trucks, RV’s.  For anyone with a car, truck or RV.

Innofresh SPORT - Footwear, gym bags, lockers.  Any sport enthusiast would enjoy this helpful product- runners, hockey players.

All our products are proudly MADE IN AMERICA

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History of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On Line Door Buster – Free Shipping Internet Specials

HOLIDAY DEALS START TODAY - SAVE WITH OUR ON LINE DOOR BUSTER – BIG SALE PRICES AND FREE SHIPPING 

Bring your “A-Game” to the holidays and keep your entire house and especially your fridge and freezer, trash area, closets, bathrooms, pet areas, car, gym bag, lockers, dorm room and much more smelling fresh and clean without irritating fragrances that just cover up odors.   AND now shop with the best deals of the year.

FREE SHIPPING on any 12 pack orders or larger*    Just enter special promotion code “FREESHIP” (one word) in the required field at checkout and click apply.  It’s that easy.  This offer is good on ANY 12 pack order or larger that is available on line at http://www.innofresh.com    Good until November 26, 2012.  Click here – ShopInnofresh   Look for our special warehouse full case buys!

*Free Shipping applies to any U.S. orders of 12 pack or larger.  Here is another great deal – 20% off any size order available.  To receive 20% off your order, enter special promotion code “BIGDEALS” at checkout and click apply on line at www.innofresh.com or click here – ShopInnofresh   Offer expires November 26, 2012.
Offers can not be combined.  For U.S. Orders, either promotion can be used.

GREAT STOCKING STUFFERS

 FRIDGE IT Cube and FRIDGE IT Wafer.   Refrigerators, freezers, trash, storage, closets, cabinets, dorm rooms, diaper pails, under sinks and much more.  Thoughtful and practical stocking stuffer  http://www.innofresh.com/innofresh-products/fridge-it/

 Innofresh PET odor absorber.   For litter box and small animal cages.  Great gift for any cat owner. http://www.innofresh.com/innofresh-products/pet-odor-absorber/
   

 Innofresh AUTO odor eliminator.  Cars, trucks, RV’s.  Makes a great stocking stuffer for anyone with a car.  http://www.innofresh.com/innofresh-products/auto-odor-eliminator/

 Innofresh SPORT – Perfect gift for the athlete in the family.  Runners, hockey, football, etc.  http://www.innofresh.com/innofresh-products/foot-sports/

A little history of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Black Friday – Every year, the Friday after Thanksgiving, (this year, even starting the evening of Thanksgiving), people get up early to take advantage of door busters and other heavily discounted items.  It’s a great time to buy those big ticket items.    This event that fills parking lots with cars and stores with ready to buy shoppers is called Black Friday.    So, what is the history behind this term and such a crazy shopping day?   If you look at history, the term “Black” often is associated with bad events including the stock market crash of 1929 and the term “Black Tuesday”.   However, in this case, the idea of “Black Friday” representing the shopping day after Thanksgiving, started more recently in the mid-70′s, referencing the frantic shopping and the large crowds of shoppers on that day.

From a retail perspective, this has grown considerably and now is quite the tradition.   Black Friday marks the beginning of the shopping season that retailers “go in the black” financially speaking.   Whatever the day is called , it is definitely a tradition of heavy shopper traffic, deep discounting and great deals.

Cyber Monday - Of course, one significant change since the mid 70′s when Black Friday began is the Internet.   Nothing has changed shoppers behavior more than the ability to shop on-line.    In recent years, a new trend has occurred and now also has become a tradition of on-line shopping.  It’s called Cyber Monday referencing the Monday after Thanksgiving when shoppers go on-line to take advantage of internet deals, special deep discounting and even free shipping.

At Innofresh, we believe in saving you money as well.    You can shop now and take advantage of our great Holiday sale prices PLUS Free Shipping (see above details)   And,  the more you buy, the greater the savings.     Just go to ShopInnofresh and choose the savings that is right for you.   Our Innofresh and Fridge IT activated charcoal odor absorbers never looked so good.   So, take a look at some of our deals on our entire fragrance free collection and let us help you keep your home smelling fresh and clean for the Holidays.

We know how important fast ship is and especially during this time of the year. All our orders are shipped within just 1-2 business days at most and then we ship all orders rush with US postal service PRIORITY (U.S. orders) so you get your order quickly. International orders shipped First Class U.S. Postal Service.    So, whether you have “refrigerator overload” from all the extra food, stuffy closets and drawers in the guest room or even problems with unexpected odors like dead mouse behind wall smells, we are here to help and we’ll get your order out quickly.

All our products are proudly manufactured in the USA.   For more information about our natural activated charcoal products, visit us at Activated Charcoal.

Power Outage – Refrigerator odor and Activated Charcoal. What to do?

 Our prayers  and thoughts are with all the families affected by Hurricane  Sandy.

It’s heartbreaking to see all the damage and pain caused by this monster storm.  It is also breathtaking to see so many Americans do what they can to help.
We, at Innofresh, have also been impacted as we have family and friends on the East Coast as well as our manufacturing facility in upstate New York.   We were more fortunate than so many others as our family and friends are all safe and our facility was not significantly impacted.  We’ve been able to stay open and ship without interuption.   We feel blessed and lucky.

While far from the most important concerns, we want to help in whatever small way we can.  Power outages unfortunately mean a lot of refrigerated and frozen food will be thrown out.  There also will be a lot of people with refrigerator and freezers that need help in eliminating the resulting odor from food that has gone bad.   We are offering a special 20% discount to help in our own way off ALL orders of Activated charcoal odor absorbers on line at www.innofresh.com for as long as needed.  Enter Special Code “StormHelp” on line to receive the automatic discount  -For more information, contact us at 1-877-312-6356  Fast Delivery – We ship within just 1 – 2 days and ship US Postal Service Priority (U.S.) for very fast delivery (2-3 days).  

Be cautious about what to eat.  When it doubt, throw it out.

Refrigerator and freezer beginning to smell.

1. Throw out and food that has gone bad.

2. Give fridge and freezer a good cleaning with warm water and mild detergent.  Don’t foget the shelf and bin rails.  Also, wipe down rubber seal around fridge and freezer door with just warm water and mild detergent.

3. If you haven’t already done so, place a couple of Fridge IT activated charcoal odor absorbers in refrigerator and freezer.   These are exceptionally effective in getting rid of even the worst odors from power being off.  We recommend FRIDGE IT Cube odor absorbers.  These can be either just placed on shelves in refrigerator and freezer or hung up on racks using built in hook.   Please use our special 20% discount to help in our little way off all orders on line at www.innofresh.com   Enter Promo Code “StormHelp” in the required field at check out and click apply to receive the discount.  Quick Link to Shopping Cart – ShopInnofresh

Fast Delivery – We ship orders out within 24 – 48 hours and ship US Postal Service Priority (U.S.) for fast delivery.

All our products are proudly Made In America.