Straight From Mother Nature

Straight From Mother Nature

David Levesque spreads the message of natural odor eliminator Kanberra. 

Q: Tell us about Kanberra, and how it works.

Levesque: Kanberra products feature a pharmaceutical-grade selection of Mother Nature’s own proven antiseptic tea tree oils, purposely blended in unique and effective forms. In our initial product, Kanberra Gel, the blend is taken airborne through basic dissipation, allowing the oils to interact with mold, bacteria, fungi and some viruses to essentially rid the air of impurities and associated odors.  Kanberra Spray features the same unique blend, only here it’s immersed in a natural emulsifier that can be used for air and surfaces. In fact, it’s so effective and natural, it’s safe for topical use on humans and dogs. Some of the benefits include air purification, flea and tick repellent, odor control and as a soothing wound healer.  

Q: Kanberra Gel is made with Australian tea tree oil. What are some of the benefits of using it in your product?

Levesque: For over 400 years tea tree oil has proven to have powerful, yet natural, antiseptic and anti-fungal properties. Many pet products, such as shampoos, use Tea Tree Oil in their formulas for this purpose. At Kanberra the additional blend and innovative airborne delivery 

create a unique usage.   

Q: Kanberra Gel was not originally made to be a “pet” product. How did you end up in the pet industry?

Levesque: It comes as a surprise to many of our customers that Kanberra Gel was initially developed as an all-natural alternative to the harsh sanitizing chemicals used in the cleaning process of ventilation systems. We are part of a 20 year old indoor air quality company with 

a long history of being the largest ventilation cleaning contractor for the U.S. Navy. Kanberra was born from our desire to revolutionize this indoor air quality industry with natural solutions.   

Q: Tell us a little about yourself and how you got started with Kanberra Gel.

Levesque: I came to our parent company, Indoor Air Professionals, nine years ago with an extensive background in retail and direct sales and was hired to assist in our residential air quality division. At that time, the product, which became Kanberra Gel, was unnamed and used primarily in-house for our ventilation hygiene service. Several of us used the samples of the product in other areas, such as our cars, homes, gym bags and boats. After launching some 

exhaustive market research and brand development, we established the Kanberra division. Our first major bite was in the global mega-yacht industry, and we’ve been playing catch up ever since.

Q:What’s next for Kanberra Gel? 

Levesque: At Kanberra we’re continuing to build our line with complementary products that utilize our unique blend of natural oils. We hope to launch 1-2 new products each year, and most, if not all, will be functional across all our major market silos, from pets to natural 

product retailers to marine and RVs.  

Storage Season is Coming

Storage Season is Coming…And So is the Mold…

STOP IT Before it Occurs!

David Levesque

First of all, don’t give us a hard time for bringing up the end of boating season. It’s not our fault Mother Nature didn’t exactly play nice this year. Hopefully most of you were able to log some precious time on the water but let’s face facts; haul-outs and shrink wrap are in the near future. So what is your plan this year to combat the moisture and mold that inevitably occurs every off-season? Let me guess; hanging desiccant bags right? Oh wait, those eventually saturate and end up dripping everywhere. What about the moisture buckets? Oh that’s right, we’ve been informed they do the same thing as the bags so you’ve got to place them in the sink, but then that’s no good either because you certainly can’t have any overflow moisture draining into the pipes during freezing temperatures. So that leaves you with the chlorine dioxide pouches. What? You can’t use those within 18” of fabrics, electronics or metals? Well then, where in the name of Neptune are you supposed to put them on a boat? Certainly seems like the options are becoming increasingly limited.  

OK, so maybe it seems we’re picking a little too much on the traditional storage methods for preventing moisture and mold. But we must be honest. With all our travels this past year we’re only repeating what we’ve been told by you, the boating public and people in the industry. The overwhelming theme is that you’re running out of options. So let’s look at some facts; storage in the north, barring extenuating weather issues, is going to be anywhere from 5 to 7 months long. During that time the condition of your boat when it’s first stored will be challenged throughout the off-season by an increasingly humid environment, limited ventilation, active mold and bacteria spores waiting for the right chance to nurture and, in some parts of the country, freezing temperatures. And let’s not forget the literal greenhouse created when the above mentioned goodies have the opportunity to bake in the heat.  

We’ve already run through the various traditional processes and the recent frustrations associated with them, which are well documented. We know moisture will accumulate in the boat during storage and should be controlled in some way. However we also know that even if we are successful to some degree in removing that moisture most of us will still have mold growth and odor presence in the spring. So now what? Let us suggest you try thinking outside the box a bit. What if we offered a solution in the form of a product that can rid the air of mold, bacteria, fungi and even some viruses, naturally and without any chemicals we might add, and when used during storage will prevent mold growth and odors? That product is Kanberra Gel.  

Now before you roll your eyes and think this is just some self-serving promotion read on a bit further. For the past couple years many readers of this publication and your fellow boaters from Maine to San Diego, and Miami to Seattle, have been using Kanberra Gel in storage and throughout the season with well documented success. Originally introduced in 2008 and quickly regarded worldwide in the Mega-yacht industry as a superior, all-natural product to eliminate mold, bacteria and fungi, Kanberra Gel has been experiencing growth across the country in a variety of markets. And we might add, Kanberra Gel not only has an extensive presence in marine, but can also be found in over 400 locations throughout the country ranging from hardware and pet stores, natural foods and holistic pharmacies.

A semi-solid, biodegradable gel composition made with pharmaceutical-grade Australian Tea Tree Oil, Kanberra Gel dissipates into the air to break down bacteria, molds, and fungi at the molecular level. Tea Tree Oil is known around the globe as a natural antiseptic most commonly used topically. Thanks to the formula in Kanberra Gel, those same antiseptic and antifungal properties are experienced through an airborne release. On boats, this completely natural gel disperses droplets of oil which are then circulated around the vessel. There are no synthetic perfumes or chlorine bleach, just clean air, the way nature intended. We’ve been told by industry experts, very few times before has one product made such an immediate and significant impact on the marine industry. It’s a classic example of problem/solution. Only this time, the solution is so unique and it simply works.    

Too good to be true you say? Well we certainly can’t blame you for reacting in that manner. But the facts are what they are. Don’t take my word for it; look online, check with your local marina or even contact us directly. We’re certain you’ll find Kanberra Gel to be the product you’ve been waiting for to protect your investment. Follow us on Facebook or visit www.kanberragel.com for additional information and a complete list of locations. Soft Seas….

You Boat

You Boat, Therefore You Mold…

David Levesque

Sounds like a silly phrase doesn't it? I admit it’s a bit of a stretch, but if you’re reading this then hopefully it worked. But let’s be honest, it makes sense right? Come on, show of hands: How many of you out there have simply come to accept mold and the associated odors as part of your boating lifestyle? And if you tell me you don’t have any mold on your boat then your brain’s been taking on water. First introduced in 2008 and quickly regarded worldwide in the Mega-yacht industry as a superior, chemical-free, all-natural alternative to eliminate mold, bacteria and fungi, Kanberra Gel has been experiencing growth across the country in a variety of markets ranging from our extensive presence in marine and on into hardware, pets, natural foods and holistic pharmacies. And in that time frame we have come to fully believe boating brings mold and odors.  

A semi-solid, biodegradable gel composition made with pharmaceutical-grade Australian Tea Tree Oil, Kanberra Gel dissipates into the air to break down mildew, molds, and viruses at the molecular level.  Tea Tree Oil is known around the globe as a natural antiseptic most commonly used topically. Thanks to the formula in Kanberra Gel, those same antiseptic and antifungal properties can now be realized though an airborne release. This completely natural gel disperses and suspends microscopic droplets of oil which are then circulated around the vessel. There are no synthetic perfumes or chlorine bleach, just clean air, the way nature intended.

Kanberra Gel Takes the Midwest Boating Region by Storm!….It’s been long overdue but we finally made our way to the Scuttlebutt readership area in search of some shelf space. And the region responded with open arms. Many of the readers have e-mailed us to inquire as to where to purchase Kanberra Gel. Well look no further. Along the St. Croix River we’d like to welcome the Wolf brothers Eric and Ken from Wolf Marine, Dana and the crew at St. Croix Marina, Cliff and the team at beautiful Bayport Marina, the gang at Afton Marina & Yacht Club and thanks to Joe Riley at Windmill Marina for using the product on his own boat! To the west Kanberra Gel can now be found at Wayzata Marine on gorgeous Lake Minnetonka and a little further north sitting right near Andy at MarineMax in Rogers. If you happen to find yourself enjoying the pristine tranquility of the Apostle Islands be sure to stop in and pick some up at Pikes Bay Marina in Bayfield. We’re thrilled to have our product represented in all these fine locations.

Look for Us Around the Globe….If your travels take you outside the region, Kanberra Gel can be found in over 375 distributors, retailers, marinas, yacht yards and ports-of-call stretching from New England to San Diego, Ft. Lauderdale to Seattle, Detroit to Milwaukee, across the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Europe. We have been told by industry experts, very few times before has one product paid such an immediate and significant benefit to the boating industry.  It’s a classic example of problem/solution. Only this time, the solution is so unique, and most importantly, it works! We are constantly roaming from coast to coast working hard to educate the boating pubic on the benefits of this revolutionary blend of all-natural antiseptic oils – airborne. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kanberragel or visit http://www.kanberragel.com/ for a complete list of locations.  

A Clean Smell

A Clean Smell is Not Always Clean Air…

David Levesque

What artificial smell do you associate with fresh, clean air? Could it be that ever distinct pine forest? Maybe it’s a vast meadow of wildflowers? Or how about a gentle ocean breeze or possibly even crisp mountain air? Well, what if I told you none of the above! What if I offered the possibility that the aforementioned smells were not at all clean air but instead are most likely causing more harm than good? The fragrances and odors left behind when we use cleaning products or “air fresheners”, intended to give us that “feeling” of fresh air, are actually chemical off- gases better known as VOC’s or Volatile Organic Compounds. In sufficient quantities, VOCs can cause eye, nose, and throat irritations, headaches or dizziness. Now that I have your attention, what if I told you a product exists that can rid the air of impurities like mold, bacteria, fungi and even some viruses and leave behind a true clean, fresh smell of simply, nothing. That product is Kanberra Gel.  

Already a staple in the Mega-yacht industry, Kanberra Gel has been making waves in many marine-related areas, as well as RV and automotive storage, pet stores, hardware stores and pharmacies throughout the US, Canada, Caribbean and Europe.

A semi-solid, biodegradable gel composition made with pharmaceutical-grade Australian Tea Tree Oil, Kanberra Gel dissipates into the air to break down mildew, molds, and viruses at the molecular level. Tea Tree Oil is known around the world as a natural antiseptic most commonly used topically. Thanks to the formula in Kanberra Gel, those same antiseptic and antifungal properties can now be realized though an airborne release. There are no synthetic perfumes or chlorine bleach, just truly clean air. Kanberra Gel is currently in use worldwide and is receiving rave reviews from captains, crews and vessel owners who attest it to be a superior alternative to chemical-based products on the market due to its long-lasting performance, ease of use and all-natural properties.  

Kanberra Gel is packaged in sealed, drip-free plastic containers that are placed either within a yacht’s air handling units, or simply out in the open. Because Kanberra Gel offers superior protection against mold, its health benefits are obvious. Kanberra Gel comes in 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32-oz containers and refills. If you would like to see Kanberra Gel sold in your local marina or specialty retailer please e-mail us and we’ll get working right on it! For a complete list of our locations visit http://www.kanberragel.com/.

How Safe Is The Air

How Safe is the Air You Breathe at Sea?

David Levesque

Our readers are serious boaters. But are you as serious about the air quality of your vessel as you are the maintenance? With more than 19 years invested in indoor air quality research and improvement, the Kanberra Group has been working closely with various areas of the marine
industry to better understand the needs of boat owners, yacht captains and crews to provide detailed, programmatic solutions to enhance marine experience and vessel maintenance. As folks discovered, Kanberra Gel proves invaluable in eliminating molds, fungi and bacteria during boat storage periods and equally valuable in maintaining a healthy, mold and odor free environment on board during the boating season.

Available in convenient 2-, 4- and 8-oz.-sized containers, Kanberra Gel is a semi-solid, non-toxic, biodegradable gel made with pure pharmaceutical-grade Australian tea tree oil. When exposed to air, the gel dissipates, effectively breaking down airborne mildew, molds, bacteria and viruses. Unlike other products available on the market today, Kanberra neutralizes odors and impurities in the air, making it safer for everyone on board. And because it’s completely non-toxic and chemical free, it’s safe for kids and pets alike. Use it on the boat, at home, in your car – practically anywhere! Not only does Kanberra Gel improve your air quality, but it also helps save you money. Its natural properties protect HVAC components from mildew and mold growth, as well as penetrate porous materials to prevent mold and mildew damage. Everyone who boats knows mold and mildew are a constant headache, due to dampness and temperature fluctuations. Damage to boat interiors and sensitive electronics can cost thousands to repair or replace. Kanberra Gel is the ideal solution!

For more information and to see a video on the product, visit  http://www.kanberragel.com/