I use to use this product every once in awhile & it does combat odors, but it also leaves some of the residue in my carpets. I started seeing it a few days later and I stopped using this at once, Also, if you have pets inside like I do, they can ingest the residue & it causes so many problems. Also, if you have children playing on the floor or crawling, it can get onto their skin. I don't want my grandsons coming in contact with a powdery residue. For me, the health of my loved ones outweigh the risks of using this odor stopper. I've found natural ways to deodorize my home.