Frequently Asked
Questions
Whiff! was specifically designed as an answer to most encountered odors. Whiff! uses an unmatched selective oxidation power to physically change the chemistry of odor-causing culprits.
Chlorine dioxide is a gas that is the most effective ever identified. When produced properly, it is the safest product to use in all applications. Because it’s not bleach, it doesn’t use chlorine in the process of reacting with smells. It’s been used in our municipal drinking water processing plants for years. Chlorine dioxide is a non-persistent selective oxidizer that is extremely reactive (oxidative) when produced. But also, due to this reactivity it rapidly loses its effectiveness. Because of this reactivity it destroys odors instantly.
Chlorine dioxide has been around for years, however methods for “releasing” or “activating” chlorite sources are not user friendly. In fact, almost all industrial and commercial methods use acid conversion or electrical. The Whiff! method is as simple as squeezing a trigger sprayer.
Yes, it’s both safe and non-toxic. It’s also environmentally safe and recyclable.
All chlorine dioxide starts with sodium chlorite which is activated to become chlorine dioxide. There are many types of chemicals that contain chlorine, such as table salt, chemically called sodium chloride (NaCl). Pool chlorine is sodium hypochlorite or hypochlorous acid. Whiff! uses chlorite, which is not like any of these.
ReliOx Corporation’s six U.S. Patents ensure that the inventions covered by these patents have been rigorously examined and found to be unique and worthy of patent protection. No other company or person can legally produce products based on ReliOx technology.
The technology used in Whiff! received a national CADE award. This demonstrated the evolution of the technology into commercially viable products. This “inventivity” is a big step for the technology and has opened the door to opportunities for many applications in industries that struggle with safe and easy access to aqueous chlorine dioxide. Learn more about the CADE PRIZE.
Enzymes are biological compounds that increase the speed at which other smelly biological substances, like starches, oils, fats, and proteins, break down, so you can wipe away messes easily. Enzyme alternatives attempt to change the odor causing elements into non or less odiferous elements, but an odor often remains. It’s up to you to determine if the odor continues to be offensive.
Whiff! uses ReliOx technology which was developed under grant from the United States Department of Defense. The technology uses and follows all 12 of the green chemistry principles in its research, development and production.
Green chemistry reduces toxicity, minimizes waste, saves energy, and cuts down on the depletion of natural resources. It allows for advances in chemistry to occur in a much more environmentally benign way. Read More
Whiff! is currently available in convenient 16-ounce spray generators.
Yes, please download a copy of our SDS here.
Vehicle Specific Questions
Vehicles are not generating cash unless they are sold, rented, or leased. Detailing a car before resale, rental or lease is a necessity, and success in the industry is significantly affected by the ability to sell, rent or lease any vehicle—even the stinky ones. With Whiff!, you can buy stinky cars used or at auction, knowing you can make them smell good as new.
Yes, all vehicle surfaces are suitable for deodorizing with Whiff! Because Whiff! is a water-based product, special care should be taken to not over apply the product on sensitive areas where the fluid can overcome electrical components. Most manufacturers have prepared for the inevitability of cleaning products coming into contact with dashboard and other cabin electronics and Whiff! is safe to dispense in accordance with these manufacturer guidelines.
We recommend you:
- Remove all foreign material from the vehicle
- Spray Whiff! on surfaces and environmental systems of the vehicle
- Allow to air dry
- Wipe down surfaces if you accidentally over apply
- If you treat spots, you may wish to treat and wipe with a clean dry cloth to remove solids and stains
Odors are gone once Whiff! is used and will not return unless the area is soiled or contaminated again.
Whiff! is a gas in water. Once the gas does its work, nothing remains. Once applied, Whiff! can air dry or be wiped to clean surfaces, glass and upholstery. We recommend remaining water be wiped to eliminate spots on hard surfaces and to speed up drying of over-treated areas.
The average is about 10 sprays for the entire vehicle and storage area (trunk). If using Whiff! in a rental car environment, treating each car at every service opportunity (between rentals) will ensure staying ahead of odors in the entire fleet. RVs may need 2-3 times more Whiff! to remediate bad odors. RVs should be treated monthly if in storage or parked for long periods of time.