Petri dish or pencil case? Hard to say.
With more than 20 students in the average American classroom, that’s 20 pairs of shoes, 20 stuffed backpacks, and 40 hands that could probably use a good wash.
As back-to-school season ramps up, so do shut windows, spikes in germs and respiratory irritants, and the hum of early-morning heaters. All together, it’s a perfect environment for stale air and stubborn odors, especially in shared spaces like dorms and classrooms.
That’s why now’s the time to double down on odor control and interior cleaning. We’ve rounded up the smartest ways to freshen things up naturally—with plant-powered products that are tough on odors but safe for people, pets, and packed schedules.
Dorm room odor elimination that actually works.
You send them off with color-coordinated dorm bedding. And they come home with laundry that seems suspiciously unwashed.
We’ve been there. Stale air, laundry, and piles of takeout containers make dorms and common areas prone to odors. That’s why we recommend a two-pronged approach:
A natural odor eliminator that works continuously to refresh the air.
A laundry solution to eliminate odors from clothes that need a deep refresh.
Eliminate dorm room odors more naturally with our back-to-school kit, which includes two Luxe Glass jars and a 12 ounce gel refill pouch. Our tea tree oil-based gel works with the room’s airflow to neutralize unpleasant smells from mold, mildew, and bacteria. Each kit also includes our multipurpose wipes (great for desks, doorknobs, and bathroom sinks) and our Ultra Mist spray for clothes and room refreshes.
Need a stronger laundry fix? Our LaundryFresh Dryer Ball Kit pairs an Ultra Mist spray with four pure wool dryer balls to better target clothing odors (and speed up drying time in the process). The spray also works in between washes to help deodorize bedding, clothing, and even shoes. Just mist and allow to dry.
Cleaning essentials for every car ride.
Your car collects more than miles. Between gym bags, fast food runs, and that all-too-familiar mustiness that’s common in closed spaces, it doesn’t take long for things to smell…lived in.
Azuna’s auto line, recommended by Car and Driver Magazine, is the non-toxic refresh your space deserves. Shop our Auto Fresh Kit for a tea tree oil-based Ultra Mist air and surface spray and two reusable odor-elimination pods, or purchase an Auto Pod on its own: it’s made with thicker gel and smaller ventilation holes that make it ideal for moving vehicles.
If you’re looking for other auto odor elimination solutions, we’re breaking down everything that can fit your needs—and you can shop our full slate of products here.
There’s not a clever title for what’s happening in that backpack.
But we know that you need a fix.
It’s why we recommend our plant-powered Ultra Mist spray, which uses pure tea tree oil to neutralize odors from mold and bacteria. Pair it with our Small Gym Bag Pod, a mess-resistent gel odor eliminator you can tuck into the bottom of any bag. Much like our Auto Pod, it’s designed with thicker gel and a lid that minimizes the chance of spills.
Best of all, when used as directed, all Azuna products are safe for use around children and pets.
Non-toxic solutions for high-touch classroom areas.
Classroom surfaces are hotspots for germs. In fact, the average classroom keyboard has 3,300 bacteria per square inch.
When it comes to wiping down often-used surfaces like doorknobs, computers, and tabletops, you need something that’s as portable as it is simplistic. Our multipurpose tea tree oil cleaning wipes are:
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Plant-powered
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Free from quaternary compounds, parabens, and phthalates
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Safe for use around children (when used as directed)
Prefer a spray? Our cleaning solution can be used as a refillable odor-eliminating room spray or a multipurpose surface cleaner. It’s mixable, so you can adjust the dilution as needed, spray, and wipe down.
Naturally control entryway odors and smells from backpacks and gym bags at home.
After-school clutter can quickly turn your entryway into an odor hotspot. The solution? Our Luxe Glass Whole Home Variety Kit.
The set includes four jars and four 8-ounce refill pouches of our bestselling odor-eliminating and air-freshening gel. Designed to work with your home’s natural airflow, our Whole Home Kit is perfect for high-traffic areas like hallways, mudrooms, and living spaces.
No plugs, no outlets, no apps—just continuous odor elimination that works for 60 to 90 days at a time.
