S-Q Produkter AB

How Our Odor Control Spray and Odor Traps Work

Odor Comes from Molecules in Motion

When something smells bad – like garbage, sweat, or damp laundry – tiny airborne molecules are released. These odor molecules move fast and randomly in every direction.

🔸 An odor molecule travels at hundreds of meters per second
🔸 It collides with other molecules billions of times per second
🔸 It bounces around like a pinball – until it hits a surface where it sticks

The Odor Trap Catches Molecules on Contact

S-Q Odor Trap products contain a material with an extremely fine internal structure and a massive active surface area. When an odor molecule touches that surface, it sticks — through a physical process called adsorption.

🔸 Adsorption = molecules bind to a surface
🔸 No chemical reaction, no added fragrance — just neutralization
🔸 The molecule stops spreading odor

More Surface Area = More Odor Captured

The effectiveness of the Odor Trap depends on the probability that odor molecules will collide with its surface. The larger the active surface area, the more molecules are captured. Our odor-neutralizing materials are designed to maximize this effect.

🔸 Our materials offer hundreds of square meters of active surface area per gram
🔸 More surface = faster and more powerful odor elimination

Placement and Containment Matter

To get the best results, the Odor Trap must be located where the smell originates — ideally in an enclosed space. This increases the chance that odor molecules will hit the surface and be captured.

🔸 In closed environments (bins, closets, containers), more molecules are trapped
🔸 In open rooms, larger or multiple traps are needed
🔸 Proper placement = maximum effectiveness

when Odors stick and stay - just spray

Odors from smoke, sweat, pets or urine easily soak into materials like fabric, plastic, or tile. Once absorbed, these molecules cling to surfaces and are hard to remove with normal cleaning.

S-Q Odor Control Spray creates an invisible, active surface that traps odor molecules and stops them from spreading. It works without perfumes, allergens, or harmful nanoparticles — yet delivers powerful results.

THE SPRAY WORKS WHERE ODORS START

An active surface that captures and neutralizes odor

The spray contains functionalized silica dioxide — a natural material with extremely high surface activity. As the liquid evaporates, it leaves behind an odor-binding layer that works directly on the surface.

🔸 Adsorption – odor molecules are physically trapped
🔸 Catalysis – some substances break down on contact

The result: a fresh, neutral surface — in shoes, cars, bathrooms, and beyond.

How the Technology Behind S-Q Works

Scientifically Developed. Patented. Perfume-Free.

S-Q’s products are based on a patented Swedish technology that neutralizes bad odors without using perfumes, ozone, or other potentially harmful chemicals. The core technology was developed through a research collaboration between Prebona AB, Scandinavian Nonwoven AB, and Frank-Börje AB. Today, it is used in products like the Antiodor Sheet — for which S-Q is the official distributor and partner.

A Science-Based Innovation

The technology is the result of extensive research in nanotechnology and materials chemistry, led by Professor Jan-Erik Otterstedt – a pioneer in fine particle technology in Sweden. Professor Otterstedt has worked at both Chalmers University of Technology and Lund University, published numerous scientific papers, and holds several international patents.

In 2011, he became CTO at Prebona, where this odor-neutralizing technology was further refined.

The Core: Functionalized Silica Particles

At the heart of the innovation are functionalized silica dioxide particles, specifically modified to selectively adsorb odor molecules from the air — without releasing any new substances. This enables effective odor control based on physical and chemical interactions, not masking.

The Three-Step Process

Unlike traditional air fresheners that cover up bad smells, S-Q’s technology targets and neutralizes the molecules that cause them. The process occurs in three simple steps:

  1. Contact – Volatile compounds like hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, or organic acids come into contact with the active silica surface.

  2. Binding – The molecules are captured through physical adsorption or chemical interaction.

  3. Neutralization – The smell is eliminated and the air feels clean — without adding any new chemicals.

This is a passive process: no electricity, batteries, or ventilation required — making it ideal for enclosed spaces.

Proven Safe and Sustainable

All S-Q products are designed to meet high standards for safety and environmental responsibility. They are:

  • Free from perfumes, ozone, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  • Biodegradable and non-allergenic

  • Safe for use around children, pets, and sensitive individuals

  • Effective even in high humidity

  • Some products are reusable and washable

The technology has been tested in both laboratory and real-world environments, and is used in everything from households to professional settings like hotels, transport vehicles, waste rooms, and offices.

Practical Applications — Where It Makes a Difference

S-Q’s solutions are especially effective in closed or semi-closed spaces where odors tend to accumulate:

  • Trash rooms, cleaning closets, restrooms

  • Cars, RVs, boats

  • Gym bags, shoes, sports gear

  • Clothing storage, wardrobes

  • Hotels, schools, offices, restaurants

From Research to Real Life

S-Q’s mission is to bring advanced odor control into everyday life — through products that combine scientific proof, practical usability, and long-term performance. Backed by research, designed for simplicity — our technology delivers odor controled air where it matters most.