Compare Odor Remover
Which scores higher on safety? R3 breaks it down.
R3 scored the Fresh Wave Odor Removing Gel (15 oz) 9.0/10 and the Original Scent Odor Removing Spray (8 fl oz) 8.8/10 on the same odor remover scoring system, weighing safety, efficacy, and usability. The overall scores are close; the pillar breakdown below shows where they differ.
The most important dimensions, side by side.
See which one actually scores higher — and why
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Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
You want an EPA Safer Choice certified odor remover with full ingredient transparency.
You need continuous passive odor control in a bathroom, closet, litter box area, or vehicle.
Eliminating hidden chemicals (phthalates, VOCs, hazardous preservatives) is a priority for your family.
You prefer a product that actively neutralizes odors chemically rather than masking them with fragrance.
You want an EPA Safer Choice certified spray with zero fragrance secrets and no hazardous preservatives.
You need a targeted spray for pet accidents, litter areas, trash cans, or fabric odors.
You already use Fresh Wave Gel and want the same safe formulation in spray form.
Spraying directly on odor sources is your preferred method over passive gel placement.
The main thing to know
Gel format requires placement in the odor zone — it won't work if you need to spray a surface immediately after an accident.
Effective duration per use is not stated, so you cannot pre-plan how often to reapply — this is a spray-as-needed product, not a continuous odor controller.
Skip this if you...
You need to spray a surface immediately after a pet accident or cooking event — gel format doesn't work that way.
You want a single product that handles both continuous background control and targeted odor events.
You need a product that provides continuous multi-day odor control without repeat application.
You are looking for an air freshener that maintains a lasting scent in a room — this neutralizes, not scents.
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Odor Remover options at every price pointEvery Odor Remover in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated Fresh Wave and Fresh Wave across 3 independent criteria: Safety (89%), Efficacy (10%), Usability (1%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
Straight answers - no sponsored content, no filler.
Both scored close to 9.0/10, so the better choice depends on your priorities. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy, and usability. Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each Odor Remover across Safety, Efficacy, Usability using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects how we weight those three pillars, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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