Reducing/Eliminating Fragrance in Homes
Submitted by wekantalk (not verified) on 23 July 2019 - 4:02pm
What is being done to address reduce/eliminate fragrance use in the homes?
What is being done to address reduce/eliminate fragrance use in the homes?
emctigue
23 July 2019 - 4:09pm
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From Shawn Blackshear, IHS:
From Shawn Blackshear, IHS:
The use of green and low-odor cleaning supplies is recommended by the Environmental Health Specialist, and some green cleaning/low VOC supplies are provided during the visit. Also, residents are asked about their use of spray air freshener, heavy perfumes, strong solvents, and so forth, and tailored education is provided on-site.
PeralesR
23 July 2019 - 4:41pm
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Great to hear. Are FEDs and
Great to hear. Are FEDs and candles addressed as well?
emctigue
25 July 2019 - 1:51pm
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Hi - this is Erin from EPA
Hi - this is Erin from EPA Region 10 responding for Shawn with IHS. He said that candles and fragrance emitting devices are not specifically mentioned in the assessment tool they use but if he sees anything in that category, he'd do some education about them on site. That said, he couldn't recall encountering this specific issue in the homes he's visited. Is this a common issue in your program experience?