Let me start by saying, if you've ever dealt with lingering smoke, pet odors, or that mysterious 'dead animal in the walls' smell, you know the struggle is real. I recently tried ZORBX's odor remover additive in my own home renovation project, and here's the unfiltered truth.

The Good: This stuff is like a magic eraser for nasty smells. I mixed it into latex paint (1.5oz per gallon as directed) for a basement that reeked of decades-old cigarette smoke. Within 24 hours, that oppressive ashtray aroma was replaced by just a faint sweetness. Unlike regular odor maskers, ZORBX actually neutralizes odors at the source - it's science you can smell working.

Real Talk About Application: Be warned - this additive makes your paint thinner. I had to adjust my rolling technique to prevent drips. And mix it like you're mad at it! The powder tends to clump if you don't stir thoroughly and frequently during application. Pro tip: Only mix what you'll use immediately - saved paint developed weird chunks after a few days.

The Not-So-Good: That 'faint sweetness' some reviews mention? Yeah, it's more like walking into a candy store for the first week. While definitely better than smoke or urine smells, the floral-chemical scent had me opening windows until it faded (about 2-3 weeks in my case). Also had one bathroom where humidity caused slight bleed-through - nothing a quick wipe couldn't fix.

Who It's Perfect For: Landlords flipping smoker apartments, pet owners with 'accident-prone' areas, or anyone who's tried EVERYTHING else. It worked miracles on my friend's animal-hoarder house remodel where regular Kilz failed.

Final Verdict: At about $20 per treatment, ZORBX delivers where other products fail... with some quirks. Just don't expect instant perfection - give it time to work its chemistry magic while that initial sweet scent fades. Would I buy again? Absolutely - but only for severe odor cases where normal paint just won't cut it.