Deodorant system

A deodorant system, comprising:

• a cardboard base plate;
• a plastic housing attached to a front face of the base plate, the housing including at least one aperture through a wall thereof opposite the base plate;
• a deodorant within the housing consisting essentially of calcium carbonate (CaCO.sub.3) in an amount of 50% to 60% by weight, activated carbon in an amount of 35% to 45% by weight, stearic acid in an amount of 2% to 4% by weight, and urea in an amount of 1% to 3% by weight;
• removable means adhered to a front face of the housing wall, for sealing the at least one aperture until removed from the housing wall to expose the deodorant within the housing to atmosphere;
• means for temporarily securing the base plate to another surface;
• and
• means on the base plate, for indicating a replacement date for the deodorant system.

A deodorant system, comprising:

• a base plate;
• a housing attached to a front face of the base plate, the housing including at least one aperture through a wall thereof opposite the base plate;
• a deodorant comprising a powdered or granular material capable of absorbing odors in a confined area, the deodorant consisting essentially of calcium carbonate (CaCO.sub.3) in an amount of 50% to 60% by weight, activated carbon in an amount of 35% to 45% by weight, stearic acid in an amount of 2% to 4% by weight, and urea in an amount of 1% to 3% by weight;
• removable means adhered to a front face of the housing wall, for sealing the at least one aperture until removed from the housing wall to expose the deodorant within the housing to atmosphere, the removable sealing means including an adhesive label adhered over substantially the entire front face of the housing wall;
• means for temporarily securing the base plate to another surface;
• means for indicating a replacement date for the deodorant system, the indicating means including a calendar printed onto the base plate, wherein the calendar includes removable portions of the base plate;
• and
• a porous liner disposed between the deodorant and the at least one aperture, the porous liner comprising a portion of a bag for containing the deodorant.