A Florida inventor swears he’s found the secret to stopping bathroom-based odors — and it’s all within the toilet.

The guy’s come up with a fan-based system called “the VIP.” It supposedly sucks down smells directly into the sewer. If you think it sounds strange, just wait till you see the video demo:

The guy behind the flushing phenomenon explained his inspiration to a TV station in his hometown. Our favorite quote:

“I decided to go wash up, walked into a bathroom and somebody literally annihilated the bathroom.”

It just goes to show…innovation can come from almost anywhere.