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Before embarking on our pursuit, we first analysed the current solutions that are available for deodorization of toilets and their short-comings. A summary of our findings can be obtained here.

1) Perfume or Naptha balls: This is the most commonly used method for tackling toilet odour. Perfumes used may vary in price from affordable deodorants to high-end fragrances while naptha balls are usually cheap. They just offer a band- aid solution and tend to fade away with time.

2) Water-less toilets: Water-less toilets though proven to provide odorless sanitation and capable of saving water, come at a steep price. Majority of today's washrooms cannot be upgraded into a water-less facility without making drastic changes, thus limiting its usage.

3) Bioblocks: Bioblocks provide a bio-response that is, they release benevolent bacteria every time they come in contact with urine. The bacteria prevent odour formation in addition to release of a fine fragrance. Their only limitation is the fact that they need to be replaced every few days, making them inconvenient.