The 7-day programmable schedule is one of the most commercially valuable features of professional ambient scenting — it prevents waste, optimises fragrance intensity and ensures the right olfactory impression at every operating moment. This guide gives recommended settings by business type.
Why the Schedule Matters
A diffuser running 24 hours wastes fragrance during closed hours, over-saturates the space so early arrivals smell a stale concentrated version, and misses the opportunity to build a fresh, calibrated impression at opening. A correctly programmed schedule does the opposite: the space is lightly aired at closure, fragrance builds to the correct intensity for the first customer or member of the day, runs at optimised intensity through peak hours and switches off cleanly at close.
Recommended Settings by Business Type
| Business | Weekday Start | Weekday End | Weekend | Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental surgery | 30 min before first appointment | Last appointment end | Depends on operating hours | 20–25% |
| Gym (standard hours) | 5:45am (before 6am open) | 10pm | 6am–10pm at same | 25–35% |
| 24-hour gym | Full 24h but variable intensity | — | Same | 30% peak hours; 15% overnight |
| Cafe | 7:30am (before 8am trade) | 8:30pm | Same if open | 20–30% |
| Retail | 30 min before open | 30 min after close | Same if open | 25–30% |
| Office reception | 30 min before first staff | Last client meeting + 30 min | Off (or 20% if weekend working) | 20–25% |
| Hotel lobby | Always on during staffed hours | Reduced overnight | Same | 25–35% day; 15% overnight |
| Childcare reception | 30 min before first drop-off | After last collection | Off or low if weekend open | 15–20% |
Adjusting for Different Day Types
Most businesses have different traffic patterns on different days. A Monday–Friday office uses maximum intensity Tuesday–Thursday (peak client meeting days) and lower intensity Monday and Friday. A restaurant uses maximum intensity Friday and Saturday evenings and lower intensity Tuesday lunchtime. The 7-day individual day scheduling handles this precisely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I change the schedule after initial programming?
Schedule changes are made through the Scent Swirl app (available for iOS and Android) or manually via the unit’s controls. Changes take effect from the next scheduled period.
Can I run different intensities in summer and winter?
Yes. You can manually adjust intensity seasonally — higher in cooler months (air conditioning less active, fragrance needs slightly more intensity to distribute) and lower in peak air conditioning season. Contact us and we can advise the specific adjustment for your market’s seasonal patterns.
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