The Story Behind Odorcide: Four Decades of Solving Smells
"What's the difference between Thornell and Odorcide?"
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Odorcide in the News
Thornell Corporation, manufacturer of Odorcide®, is a family-owned business located in Smithville, Missouri with over 30 years of experience in the odor control industry.
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Kansas City Business Journal | July 10, 2026
Scents and sensibility: As Thornell grows rapidly from its odor-killing products, the Smithville company shares $1M in bonuses with staff: 'I was completely shocked'
After another year of remarkable growth, Thornell shared $1 million in bonuses with its 24 employees, recognizing the people behind the success of the Odorcide brand. The article highlights how the company's growth has created opportunities not only for the business, but also for the employees who have helped build it.
Startland News | May 19, 2026
This 45-year-old Missouri brand became an unexpected TikTok star (and earned its team $1M in bonuses)
For more than four decades, Odorcide quietly built its reputation with veterinarians, animal shelters, and professional cleaners. This feature explores how a family-owned company in Smithville unexpectedly found a new audience through TikTok, transforming a trusted professional product into a fast-growing consumer brand while staying true to the values and people that built the business.
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2026 Champions of Business: Thornell
Kansas City Business Journal | May 15, 2026
Thornell was recognized as a 2026 Champion of Business for its continued growth, innovation, and impact on the Kansas City business community. The feature shares how the family-owned manufacturer has expanded the Odorcide brand, invested in its employees, and remained committed to delivering products trusted by professionals for more than 40 years.
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Corporate Giving
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Wayside Waifs Sponsor
Wayside Waifs | 2026
As a company with deep roots in veterinary medicine and pet care, Odorcide is proud to support Wayside Waifs and its mission to provide shelter, medical care, and loving homes for homeless animals. Supporting organizations that improve the lives of pets and the families who care for them is a natural extension of our commitment to healthier, happier communities.
Jazzoo Sponsor
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium | 2026
Odorcide was proud to support Jazzoo, the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium's premier annual fundraising event. The evening brings together thousands of community members each year to raise critical funding for animal care, conservation initiatives, and educational programs while celebrating one of Kansas City's most beloved traditions.
Odorcide Insights
The latest insights from the Odorcide Team.
We Didn't See TikTok Coming. Our Product Did.
Thornell Corporation has been making Odorcide for veterinary professionals, kennel operators, and commercial cleani...
What Our AI Search Got Wrong About Odor Elimination
A few weeks ago, I asked an AI platform a question that our customers ask us all the time.
"How do I get this stubb...
When it Comes To Smell…Your Business Is Goldilocks
Smell is a business metric, whether most operators recognize it or not.
Too little treatment and the odor comes bac...
Alma Mater Donation Program
Provide your alma mater with free gifts at graduation with the Odorcide donation program. We proudly support veterinarian education programs across North America.