ODORUN, a hardware product company based in Newport Beach, California, announced today that it will launch its debut product, the ANS-01RM, on Kickstarter on July 14, 2026. The company describes the device as the world's first toilet odor extractor, designed to eliminate bathroom odors at the source before they enter the room.
Unlike conventional methods such as ceiling fans, air fresheners, or filters, which either dilute, mask, or recirculate odors, the ANS-01RM captures odor directly at the toilet bowl and vents it outside through existing plumbing. According to ODORUN, this approach provides a chemical-free, permanent solution to bathroom odor control with no ongoing costs or refills.
The ANS-01RM is a cordless, rechargeable device that mounts to a standard toilet and operates via a touchless wave sensor, with an automatic shut-off after 90 seconds. The company claims installation is simple and DIY-friendly, taking about an hour. Key features include instant freshness, no lingering odor, and zero added health risk from chemicals.
Michael Huang, founder of ODORUN, said the product stemmed from a simple question: "Why has bathroom odor control barely changed in decades, while almost everything else in the home has gotten smarter?" He added that fans and sprays were never designed to pull odor out of the house at the source, and ODORUN is the first product built to actually do it.
The Kickstarter campaign, launching on July 14, 2026, marks the public's first opportunity to back and pre-order the ANS-01RM. Details and updates are available at www.odorun.com.
For the bathroom industry, this innovation could shift consumer expectations away from temporary fixes toward permanent, source-level solutions. The product's refill-free design also appeals to environmentally conscious users seeking to reduce waste from aerosol sprays and filter cartridges. If successful, ODORUN may set a new standard for odor management in residential bathrooms globally.
ODORUN is a hardware product company based in Newport Beach, California, that designs source-level odor extraction devices for bathrooms. More information is available at www.odorun.com.
