Arm & Hammer Odor Busterz Balls Air Freshener and Odor Eliminator, 10-Piece - Deodorizer, Carpet Fresh, Odor Remover, Pet Fresh

EDIT #2: I wrote my previous edit a over a month ago, and I am once again upping my rating, this time to the full five stars.After using the first ball in my laundry closet for 60 days I replaced it, but just out of curiosity I placed the "expired" ball in a small drawer where I keep my dog's harness. I wanted to see how well it would work, and I was surprised to find that it continued masking odors for another month before I finally noticed the effect wearing off. So while A&H says to replace these every 2 months, it seems that you can safely bump it up to 3 and still get good results. That really increases the value of these things, and overall I'm just really impressed with this product. I would definitely say that these are on the same high level as other A&H products, and up to 9 months of odor elimination for $6 is a steal in my opinion. Definitely glad I stuck with these, and I can now highly recommend them.EDIT: I'm upping my rating from three stars to four. I still think that these could be stronger, and I generally expect more from A&H products. But I originally wrote this review a few weeks ago, and I've had one of these balls sitting inside of my laundry closet the entire time. It's a small closet, but it houses my dirty laundry hamper so it always smells pretty funky in there. To my surprise, I've noticed that the entirety of the closet now smells noticeably better and cleaner than it ever has before. One odor ball does a good job of masking the dirty/sweaty smells, not just near the hamper, but throughout the entire closet as well, even the very top. It doesn't neutralize the bad odors entirely or anything, but it is doing a better job than I initially gave it credit for, and I would much rather have these than not.ORIGINAL REVIEW: These do work, but I just wish they were better.Maybe my expectations were too high, since I'm a fan of A&H products. But I thought these would eliminate odor more than they actually do. They work best in really small/confined spaces (cabinets/gym bags/laundry hampers/etc) but even then, the odor elimination isn't as powerful as I hoped it would be. The bad odors still remain, though they are definitely subdued. These barely do anything in larger spaces though (closets/etc) which is very disappointing. I don't expect miracles but I did expect them to help a *little* in an extremely small apartment closet, which they don't. The balls themselves have a strong, chemical-y scent, which I personally like, but it definitely made me grimace when I first smelled it up close. But if anything, I guess I wish they were even stronger - maybe then they would do a better job of truly eliminating odors.I think these are still fine and worth the price (each ball is $2 and lasts for 2 months which is a pretty solid value) but don't expect to use them for anything larger than a duffel bag.

My toddler is well past the baby stage and now eating full meals—so her diapers pack a punch. I’ve been using these Arm & Hammer Odor Busterz balls for about two months, and they’ve made a noticeable difference in keeping diaper pail smells under control.I use two balls at the very bottom of the pail, outside of the trash bag, and they go to work quietly. I don’t get hit with that strong diaper odor when I open the lid anymore, and the scent they give off is clean and subtle—not artificial or overpowering. It doesn’t eliminate the smell completely, but it definitely tones it down to a much more manageable level.This is a 10-pack, which I really appreciate. I use two in the diaper pail, and the rest have gone into other problem areas like the laundry hamper, the shoe bin by the door, and under the kitchen sink. They work best in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces, and I’ve found them most effective when placed directly at the source of odor.For the price and how long they last (I swap them out about every 60 days), it’s a solid value. No special systems or inserts—just drop them in and forget them. I’ll definitely keep these in rotation. If you’re a parent dealing with strong toddler diaper smells or just want a no-fuss odor solution for small spaces, this is a smart buy.

It’s mostly a good thing, but the balls do smell very strong. I leave them zipped up in my gym bag and in the trunk, but they almost permeate to the rest of the car. Too soon to say how long the smell lasts, but they are definitely clean smelling. Smells like clean laundry!

I bought these for son's stinky sneakers. We leave our shoes near the back, door and I could smell his shoes 1/2 way across the room. Ew. I also have trouble with "fake" smells - they give me headaches. Like room fresheners or that spray stuff - nope. I saw these and know the brand is a dependable one (I use A&H for a laundry boost, in the kitchen, in the fridge, even in the pool.) I thought I'd give these a go. Happy I did. The smell is pleasant and not over powering, and best of all - they work! I can't smell his shoes at all! Even only a couple feet away. If I'm close, I'll catch the mild scent of these fresheners, but it doesn't bother me at all. Very happy. Off to order another package for a backup!

These Arm & Hammer Deodorizer Odor Busterz definitely do the job when it comes to freshening up small spaces. The clean burst scent really does smell like freshly laundered clothes, and the little balls are super convenient to toss into a gym bag, laundry basket, or even the pet room.That said, the scent is very strong—almost too strong. I keep a couple zipped up in my gym bag and trunk, but I can still smell them throughout the car. It might be a bit overpowering if you’re sensitive to fragrance.It’s still too early to tell exactly how long each one lasts, but I get the feeling they might not be very long-lasting. Overall, they’re handy and smell clean, but I wish the scent were a little more subtle and that they lasted longer. Not bad, just not amazing.

I bought a pair of super expensive used roller skates and they had a very yucky smell to them. I purchased these and stuck them in the skates and then I put them in my basement and let them sit for a week or two before I wore them to my skate class. These not only took away the odor but they made my basement smell really good too! I have been using them for a few months and every time I'm done using my skates I pop them back in and zero odor. these things are magic!