Most public urinals incorporate a flushing system to rinse urine from the bowl of the device to prevent foul odors.
The felt is porous, to prevent mold and musty odors, but not mothproof without mothballs.
The application for a state permit asserted that the use of containers would prevent odors, and it mentioned that a public hearing had been held on April 8, 1992.
Cleaning of toilets and hand wash facilities is important to prevent odors and make them socially acceptable.
This green color is an indication that the chemicals are no longer effective in preventing odors.
Lye was used during the old "wooden outhouse days" to prevent odors.
The refuse storage area is maintained under pressure less than atmospheric in order to prevent odors from escaping.
The lighter-than-water sealant floats on top of the urine collected in the U-bend, preventing odors from being released into the air.
Yet the ventilation system doesn't prevent cooking odors (some of it off-putting, like fish and cooking oils) from frequently filtering into the dining room.
Regular bathing, changing out of wet or sweaty clothes, and avoiding repeated use of tight, restrictive clothing will prevent unpleasant odors and infections, she says.