Michael Straughn—August 27, 2022
I bought the 12-pack with 6-150s and 6-...50s? I got them because no matter how hard i tried to keep the litter box scooped, the ammonia smell still lingered. I put two 150s in the bathroom ...where I keep the box... 2 in my living room ...1 in the kitchen ...and 1 in my bedroom. I've got a small one in each trash can and rotate them in footwear as i rotate them on my feet. (slippers->shoes) My mother, who has a very sensitive nose(and brought the cat scent to my attention ...i guess i was used to it?), even appreciated them so much that she bought some for herself. She helps take care of horses and tracks their smells around with her in the car, i guess. These are DEFINITELY worth the cost, IMO. Particularly when they don't appear to just cover up the smells by putting more chemicals and/or 'better' scents into the air, but actually pull them out of the air and eliminate them(but not their sources, of course. heh). I'd read 1 or 2 reviews about a chemical smell with these things. I did not experience that at all. There was NO scent to them, as far as i could tell. All they did in my place was remove those smells that were already there. In fact ...i live in an apartment complex and this year there were a couple of people that decided it wouldn't be a problem for anyone if they smoked fish out in front of our building. I tended to leave the windows open as i went to work for the day and when i got home, my apartment reeked. Granted, smoked salmon isn't the worst smell in the world, IMO, but it can linger and set into upholstery/clothing/carpet and not everybody likes it. Anyhow, i closed the windows and a couple hours later BAM! No smoked fish smell. I started closing my windows before i left for work and it is no longer stuffy ...when not allowing fresh air to circulate... when i get home either, so i really think i am going to appreciate these this winter, as well. The next test is how long they last. So far, so good. I haven't moved them in weeks and they still seem to be working just as well as they were at the first. If they lose their effectiveness in another month(as has been noted in reviews), i plan to set them on the window sill for a dose of UV radiation to 'recharge'(also noted). I'll try to remember to update this review with the results at the time. All told, so far, this appears to be one of the best purchases i've ever made. Read more
Susan Whatley—February 17, 2025
Very pleased with these bags. I have a litter box in a small laundry room. I keep it clean but there was always the odor of litter -- dusty, almost a dirt smell -- not litter box smell, just the litter itself. I put a large and a small bag out in the sun for two hours, hung them in the laundry room and I could not believe it when about 15 minutes later the odor was gone. I thought my nose was playing tricks on me, but I asked my husband, who has a very sensitive nose, and he confirmed he could smell "nothing." I got up the next morning and went to the laundry room just to make sure and, again, nothing -- and the box needed to be scooped! For the reviews where they said it didn't work, I'm thinking they may not have put them in the sun for 2 hours before using. The bags come with no instructions -- at least my box didn't. Here online it says to recharge every 30 days by placing in the sun for 2 hours. So, if you don't do that right out of the box before hanging them the charcoal probably isn't activated and won't work. I have found that if I close the door to the room it's not quite as effective as it needs air circulation (which it says online, as well). I'm placing them all over my house so we can smell "nothing" everywhere! Great product -- definitely recommend trying! Read more
Orion Fox—June 16, 2025
I get a set of these every year or so and they always help out quite a bit. To be honest, I didn't realize how much they were helping until I stopped using them. I typically stick them around the cat litter box and in the bathrooms. I don't ever use them in the closet or shoes etc. The only thing that is not optimal is that you just have to take them at their word as to when to replace them. It says they're good for 12 months before needing to be replaced, but you really don't know how old they already are, and there is no indicator of "life" or "longevity". Also, because the effect is so subtle, you don't know if you're fully charging them or not. Is all sun created equally? As a gardener, I know it is NOT. That being said, "charge for 2 hours in the sun" is a bit vague. (dappled, full, indirect, direct) Read more
KG—August 6, 2025
I have a musty smell in my kitchen as they took off my old floor. I'm on a slab. I'm not sure these things work as I've had them hanging for 2 days and smell is not gone, .but not quite as strong Read more
k—June 21, 2025
I was handed down 2 two gorgeous down filled matching couches. They were the perfect size and in perfect shape and the perfect color with one exception...they smelled mildly of CAT URINE! Enzymes didn't work, professional cleaning didn't work and then I remembered the beauty of charcole. I have a bionic nose that doesn't shut off. I stuffed the charcole bags in every nook and cranny - probably overstuffed the couches with 2 orders! I am here to tell you... IT WORKED ! ! ! To refresh the bags, put them in the sun. Love my couches, love the charcole bags. Very affordable, very effective, great quality. Couldn't be HAPPIER! Read more
Dianne—October 22, 2025
These Bamboo Air Purifying bags work very well. I especially know this because I have a bathroom that has no window for venting. It does have a good exhaust in it though but I was having some mold buildup in the top corner of the shower. After cleaning it & hanging one of the larger bags right over the shower head, the mold never came back. I hang other ones in closets, our downstairs finished basement & through out my home. They have a 2 year replacement time & I am just ordering for the 2nd time since 2023. Read more
KT—October 28, 2025
We foster kittens sometimes, which means more litter boxes. Since wall plugins aren’t safe for cats I gave these a try. They have worked great so far. The don’t take away all the smell but i have noticed a difference. Read more