topic Re: Poo-Pourri in Community Chat

Poo-Pourri

Nightowlz — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:32:28 GMT

Does anyone still use this stuff?

I have noticed for a while now that it does not seem to work like it did when we first starting using it. Anyone else notice this?

I'm not buying anymore since I think it's way overpriced since it no longer works IMO.

I found several recipes online so I could make some myself. I made enough for 2 - 4 oz bottles. I used orange oil with peppermint oil. I don't think it really has much scent but it works. I didn't notice the smell after DH was in the bathroom.

I will have to work on scent mixtures. Think I can add some clove & cinnamon to the orange oil to make a Holiday scent. I didn't buy expensive EO's either. Not to flush down the toilet.

Re: Poo-Pourri

Nonametoday — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:34:19 GMT

@Nightowlz wrote:
Does anyone still use this stuff?
I have noticed for a while now that it does not seem to work like it did when we first starting using it. Anyone else notice this?
I'm not buying anymore since I think it's way overpriced since it no longer works IMO.
I found several recipes online so I could make some myself. I made enough for 2 - 4 oz bottles. I used orange oil with peppermint oil. I don't think it really has much scent but it works. I didn't notice the smell after DH was in the bathroom.
I will have to work on scent mixtures. Think I can add some clove & cinnamon to the orange oil to make a Holiday scent. I didn't buy expensive EO's either. Not to flush down the toilet.

@Nightowlz

I don't think it works as well as it did maybe 20 years ago. I don't think it's just my situation either, as others have noticed the same. I think it is probably being manufactured by someone who has "watered it down," sotospeak, for more profit than pleasure.

Re: Poo-Pourri

I am still oxox — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:34:30 GMT

Used it for years and years and we went travel with it. I would never be without it but I order it from Amazon

Re: Poo-Pourri

Nightowlz — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:35:49 GMT

@Nonametoday

I'm glad it's not just me that thinks that.

At least the one I made does work.

Re: Poo-Pourri

Nonametoday — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:36:34 GMT

@Nightowlz wrote:
@Nonametoday

I'm glad it's not just me that thinks that.
At least the one I made does work.

@Nightowlz

Don't give your recipe away. Might be able to sell it.

Re: Poo-Pourri

Nightowlz — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:37:29 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
Used it for years and years and we went travel with it. I would never be without it but I order it from Amazon

@I am still oxox

That's where I ordered the past several times.

Re: Poo-Pourri

Bookplate — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:40:42 GMT

HSN sells a cheaper competitive product but I cannot speak to its effectiveness.

Re: Poo-Pourri

cheriere — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:40:48 GMT

@Nightowlz

I completely agree. The oils are much weaker. I bought some last year from a Cracker Barrel during the holidays. I think the scent was called Cloud Berry, but it didn't work at all. Well, if I sprayed it about 20 times it worked, but what's the point in that?

Re: Poo-Pourri

LavernLuvsShoes — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:07:19 GMT

I love it, and haven't noticed any difference in the "strength" at all.

Re: Poo-Pourri

ciao_bella — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:16:21 GMT

I've purchased it at Costco or BJs when it goes on sale, plus the configuration package they sell are all large (4 oz) size bottles. I believe that last one I bought were 4 4oz bottles of different scents and a bonus small bottle for carrying or travel. They do have seasonal scents that come out in the fall/winter and the spring/summer. It's a substantial savings when you buy it at Costco or BJs when it's on sale.

Re: Poo-Pourri

ROMARY — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:57:45 GMT

As someone else mentioned, I ran across DIY recipes a few years ago......

I planned to make a batch, but then forgot.

Anyway, I'm going to make my own using one of those recipes. Thanks for reminding me!

That, or Costco when on sale.

Re: Poo-Pourri

CoffeeNut — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 22:32:45 GMT

I haven't noticed any difference. I stock up once a year when Costco has their 3 pack on sale. Comes out to around $5 a bottle.

Re: Poo-Pourri

Carolina925 — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 12:32:25 GMT

I've never used it but have a friend who travels extensively, always staying with friends instead of hotels, who wouldn't be without it. My nephew had it on the top of his list of things he needed when he was in college; I think they bought it by the case! Too bad if they've changed it; I've noticed a bottle in lots of public restrooms and didn't even realize there were knock-off brands out there.

Re: Poo-Pourri

patbz — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:06:25 GMT

What really works for unpleasant bathroom orders as well as smoking is just a puff of Ozium ( a really small puff is all that you use). We buy it three cans at a time from Amazon.

Re: Poo-Pourri

Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:04:36 GMT

@Nightowlz wrote:
Does anyone still use this stuff?
I have noticed for a while now that it does not seem to work like it did when we first starting using it. Anyone else notice this?
I'm not buying anymore since I think it's way overpriced since it no longer works IMO.
I found several recipes online so I could make some myself. I made enough for 2 - 4 oz bottles. I used orange oil with peppermint oil. I don't think it really has much scent but it works. I didn't notice the smell after DH was in the bathroom.
I will have to work on scent mixtures. Think I can add some clove & cinnamon to the orange oil to make a Holiday scent. I didn't buy expensive EO's either. Not to flush down the toilet.

@Nightowlz

Thank you ... I've been meaning to start a thread here about this same issue.

Back in the day, Poo Pourri used to be an opaque ivory liquid. Now, it's watery and translucent, but the bottles are opaque!

IMO ... Definitely not the same formula.