How Does ODORGO Work?

G. Kayra Oğuz, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineer · Last updated: September 15, 2026

Three steps

Attracts

Odor molecules are polar, meaning the charge on them is unevenly distributed. Ammonia, amines, sulfur compounds, short-chain fatty acids: they all fit this description. Because the plant-derived components in the formula carry the opposite charge, they pull these molecules toward themselves from the air and from surfaces. I won't call it a magnet, but the logic is the same: the molecules are not waiting to collide by chance, they are being pulled in directly.

Binds

The attracted molecule binds to its reaction partner in the formula. The three-dimensional structure of the bound molecule changes. Whether the receptor in our nose picks up a smell depends on the molecule's shape; once the structure changes, the fit is lost and so is the smell.

Neutralizes

The last step is acid-base neutralization. Basic odors (ammonia, amines) and acidic odors (butyric acid, sulfur compounds) react with a medium of the opposite character and turn into odorless organic salts. What remains is a structure that does not fit the receptor and sits in the air without a smell.

These three steps do not cover the odor up. This is neutralization, the third of the three principles described on the previous page.

What is in the formula?

A water-based carrier (reverse-osmosis water), an active part built on plant-derived oils, and a food-grade emulsifier. The gel also has a gelling agent.

The fragrance-free, phthalate-free, paraben-free, dye-free, sulfate-free, and alcohol-free claims are verified by tests conducted at laboratories accredited by TÜRKAK (Turkish Accreditation Agency) and ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation). The exact proportions of the plant-derived reaction partners in the formula are kept as a trade secret.

The technology itself is not new: it is based on a family of technologies in use since 1988.

Which format for which product?

Same working principle, different carrier. The choice depends on where the odor is.

Product	How it works	Where it is used
Odor Eliminator Spray	Direct contact with the molecule; applied to surfaces and fabric	Sudden, strong odors; curtains, sofas, carpets, mattresses, car upholstery, shoes
Odor Eliminator Gel	Releases continuously as long as it is in contact with air; needs no device, battery or plug	Closets, drawers, shoe cabinets, pantries, bathrooms, refrigerators, parked cars, rooms
Multi-Purpose Liquid	Added to the cleaning water, it takes the odor away along with the residue on the surface	Walls, floors, countertops, bathrooms; cigarette and soot odors that leave oily residue
Odor Eliminating Soy Candle	Plant-derived oils are released into the air as it burns	Room atmosphere; not for treating the source directly

The gel works only when it stands flat and still; if it tips on its side, the small amount of liquid on top runs out. It has to be taken out before the place it sits in is moved. The spray is water-based; you can use it on any surface that water does not harm. On water-sensitive fabrics and surfaces (unfinished or untreated wood, silk, leather, electronics, etc.), test on a small hidden area first.

What doesn't it do?

This is the point the industry inflates the most, so I need to be clear.

• It does not disinfect. ODORGO is not a disinfectant or a biocide; it makes no germ-killing, hygiene or health claim. It does not replace your cleaning product, it works alongside it.
• It does not measure the amount of chemicals in the air and makes no claim to reduce it. It removes odor; it is not an air-quality device.
• It does not remove the source. If a dried-out sink trap, a clogged drain, spoiled food or an uncleaned stain is still there, new odor molecules keep being produced. Source first, product second.
• It is not applied to the skin or body. The spray, gel, candle and multi-purpose liquid are products for rooms and surfaces. The only ODORGO product applied to the body is the Natural Roll-On Deodorant, which goes on the underarms and has a separate formulation.
• Lasting, heavy odors need repeat applications. For old cigarette odor or heavy pet odor one round is not enough; with each round, fewer molecules remain on the surface.

Label warnings

The label carries these warnings: "NOT A FOOD PRODUCT. DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SWALLOW." · "Read the instructions for use." · "Contains d-Limonene. May cause an allergic reaction." · "Keep out of reach of children." · "If swallowed, call the National Poison Control Center hotline at 114 (in Turkey) or a doctor."

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ODORGO really eliminate the odor, or does it cover it up?

It does not cover it up. It catches the odor molecule and turns it into an odorless structure; it was not designed to leave its own scent in the room.

How is it different from enzyme products?

Enzymatic cleaners break down organic residue and clean the source. ODORGO does not use enzymes; it reacts directly with the odor molecule in the air and on surfaces. The two are not used in place of each other but one after the other: clean the residue first, then remove the odor.

How quickly does it take effect?

The spray starts reacting with the molecule as soon as it touches it on the surface where it is applied. The gel works continuously as long as it is in contact with air.

Does it have a scent?

It was not designed to leave its own scent in the room; you notice a light plant scent during application, and it fades on its own in a short time.

Why do some odors need several applications?

Because the odor is stored not only in the air but inside the surface. Each application removes the molecules it can reach; as the deeper reservoir slowly releases, you need to repeat. More detail: Why do odors cling to things?

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