Fabric Spray Formulation with Odor Eliminator

Asked by: suthida.suwansom On: February 13, 2019 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

Based on the formula below for a fabric spray, is there anything else that needs to be added, such as an odor eliminator? If so, what are the recommended types and usage percentages?

  • Perfume 10%
  • Last Fix™ or Floral Fix 10%
  • Ethyl Alcohol q.s.

Answer

Fabric Spray Formulation with Odor Eliminator

Your current formula for fabric spray using Perfume, Floral Fix, and Ethyl Alcohol is a good starting point. It's common to experience issues with scent longevity depending on the type of perfume oil and fixative used.

Adding an odor eliminator to your fabric spray is highly recommended. This helps to neutralize existing odors on the fabric itself, allowing the added fragrance to be more prominent and effective. Here are some suitable odor eliminators you can consider:

  • Citromask™ (Natural Deodorizer): Effective against fatty acid odors (like body odor) and cigarette smell. It is soluble in alcohol. Recommended usage rate is 0.1-1%.
  • DeoMax™ Liquid: Effective against a wide range of odors including body odor, bad breath, and foot odor. It is water-soluble. Recommended usage rate is 1-3% (recommended 1%).
  • CleanTea™ Liquid (Green Tea Extract Deodorizer): Effective against various unwanted odors. It is water-soluble. Recommended usage rate is 1-5% (recommended 3%).
  • SugarClean™ (Sugarcane Extract Deodorizer): Effective against all types of odors, including cigarette smell, pet odor, and hair odor. It is water-soluble. Recommended usage rate is 0.5-3% (recommended 2%).

  • Note: Some odor eliminators like Odor-Kill™ and CycloSorb™ Clear can absorb fragrance, making them less suitable for perfumed products.*

To improve scent longevity, besides adding a fixative like Floral Fix or Last Fix™, the type of perfume oil plays a significant role. Fragrance oils with heavier base notes tend to last longer. You might also consider slightly increasing the perfume concentration within recommended guidelines or trying a different fixative product if Floral Fix is not providing sufficient longevity.

Suggested Revised Formula Example:

Here is an example formula incorporating an odor eliminator. You can choose one of the recommended odor eliminators and adjust the percentage based on your needs and the specific product's recommended usage rate.

  • Perfume: 10%
  • Last Fix™ or Floral Fix: 10%
  • Odor Eliminator (e.g., Citromask™, DeoMax™ Liquid, CleanTea™ Liquid, or SugarClean™): 1-3% (Adjust based on specific product and recommendation)
  • Ethyl Alcohol: q.s. to 100%

Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Always perform a small test batch first to ensure compatibility and desired performance.