an improved apparatus for ventilating bathroom odors of a commode is provided . the apparatus provides a seat containing an entire ventilation system including an intake , an air plenum positioned within the interior of the seat . at least one air filter is positioned within the air passage . a fan or blower motor is used to move air through the air passage and the filtered air exits through an edge of the seat , the blower fan controlled by a battery pack contained within the commode seat . an external switch activates a timer that controls operation of the ventilation system . the replaceable filter is accessible from an outer edge of the commode seat .