My husband and I share a bedroom with our baby and keep the Diaper Champ in the bedroom next to the changing table. I have never caught a whiff of anything poopy. We change the bag once every week and a half or so. I wipe it down with a clorox wipe and spray a little lysol and the Champ is fresh and ready to go.We chose the Diaper Champ because it takes any regular trash bag which is convinient and cost effective.The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is because opening the Diaper Champ to change the bag is sometimes a little tricky (although my husband never has a problem, maybe it's just me). But in the long run, it being a little difficult to open will be a bonus when I have a curious toddler running around trying to get into things.I certainly reccomend this product.