Does this work for perfume? Also, does it put "ions" in the air? Wondering how well this unit would work for perfume odors. I get daily headaches at work due to a lot of people wearing a crap-ton of perfume. Also, does this put that weird-smelling ion stuff in the air? Does this work for perfume? Also, does it put "ions" in the air? Wondering how well this unit would work for perfume odors. I get daily headaches at work due to a lot of people wearing a... » Read More Does this work for perfume? Also, does it put "ions" in the air? Wondering how well this unit would work for perfume odors. I get daily headaches at work due to a lot of people wearing a crap-ton of perfume. Also, does this put that weird-smelling ion stuff in the air? « Show Less
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I appreciate where you are coming from. People act like you are crazy or just overly sensitive. I am shopping for a filter for the same odor problem. The building management sent someone over who could not smell anything. I could not smell the original odor over "her perfume". Managed to offend one more person. Hard to work with a headache and itchiness. Anyway, thanks for your question and the reply of D. Cunningham. This has been a tremendous help to me. Think I am going with the rabbit. Good thing the boss is buying.
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Yes, people do tend to look at your like you're nuts. I think they would change their tune if they started getting daily headaches from how *I* smelled! You're lucky that yours is getting paid for - how wonderful. I can't wait until more places put a ban on perfumes!
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Wow, thank you so much. I appreciate your input. I am suffering from near-daily headaches at work because of the amount of cologne and perfume in this place. I've tried to talk to HR, but nothing has worked. No one thinks their perfume is bothering anyone and people seem to take direct offense when I mention their perfume gives me a headache.I've been around some of those units that emit ozone and wow, they smell worse than the smell they're trying to cover up.Again, thanks for the input. I really appreciate it. :D
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Can this unit be used in a bathroom which includes a shower (and thus a certain amount of humidity)?
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I never bought this device, but people in the office still continue to wear excessive amounts of perfume and cologne. I do wear a tiny amount of natural oil that does not cause me headaches. The offenders in my area are primarily men - two in particular. The cologne is so strong and there seems to be some particular ingredient in these colognes and perfumes that bothers me; not all scents give me headaches.
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I can't believe people still wear heavy perfumes/colognes to work. So many people have allergies to these things, it amazes me that HR is not more understanding. Good luck E. Orchard! Please post back when you have results!
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I just got my new rabbit air, and, so far, I am disappointed by its ability to eliminate odors--and specifically of the perfume or new paint type. I will be in touch with the manufacturer. It seems to be functioning well in other respects, and I am certain that everything is properly installed.
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Thanks for posting this. This was the reason I wanted to buy one - perfume. We have a lot of really heavy perfume wearers in the office and esp. during the winter, it kills me.
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Hi there. Try to run it. When you are not home. Smells really strong. Make sure you open all tje windows and doors when you get home. Good luck
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Hi Nanette,I don't have very good sinuses. I asked my wife to smell it and she feels that it is highly fragrant. I purchased it because it doesn't make my hair stiff and my barber recommended it. I'm happy with it but my wife , like you, has a lot of allergies. I hope this helps.
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There was a "fragrance smell" that was very strong, and ended up giving me a headache... I am sensitive to perfumes =( . The product worked however and after using the product a few more the fragrance has not as strong and I now recommend the PFB Vanish + Chromabright. I think the fragrance must have settled and using the first few times had a concentrated amount.
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I used for a while and I started getting headache because of the alcohol content in it. My son uses it regularly twice a day but he has always had full hair. So I can't tell with certainty if it works however one has to use it for several months to see the results and you must remain committed to it for life. I couldn't use it because of the headache. I hope I have helped. Good luck.
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Hi! It has Calcium Carbonate (a natural base), malador counteractant. I have been using this in the litter boxes for over a year. I have tried most of the others and found them perfumy. However, this has a clean smell when you first apply it, but then it dissipates. There is no perfume odor, nor does the odor linger. However, this does keep any odor down. I have four cats and two litter boxes and would not buy anything else. I do clean the litter boxes at least every other day and sprinkle this on the top of the clean litter. As a matter of fact, I am ordering another case today. Good luck! Hi! It has Calcium Carbonate (a natural base), malador counteractant. I have been using this in the litter boxes for over a year. I have tried most of the others and found them perfumy. However, this has a clean smell when you first apply it, but then it dissipates. There is no perfume odor, nor does the odor linger. However, this does keep any odor down. I have four cats and two litter boxes and would not buy anything else. I do clean the litter boxes at least every other day and sprinkle this on the top of the clean litter. As a matter of fact, I am ordering another case today. Good luck!
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The Bionaire Air Cleaner has been used in our bedroom for nearly 10 years, and the ionizing setting has always been activated. The decision to use it came from when family members owned a motel, and when smokers or smells lingered in a room it took out the smell and left a cleaner atmosphere. In my mind, and my nose, I feel it has the same conditioning effect in the 12 X 12 X 8 bedroom. Just make sure your A/C outlet's 3rd pin ground is proper, otherwise the unit builds up static charge and if you touch the Bionaire it tends to discharge through you. Not lethal, but annoying just the same.
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I also have no idea how the ionizer works. I remember having read somewhere in another context that negative ions improve air quality, but i can't even be real specific about that. I do recall that the air felt pretty fresh during the six weeks before the thing quit on me. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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I am sorry but I purchased this for my mom who has severe headaches and this helps her tremendously. The scent lasts quite awhile so if put in hair I would think the smell would last.
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Well who can really measure air quality? I can tell you this much the air around the salt rock when you plug it in for a bout an hour or so smells like the air just before it rains. I think it's more for putting positive ions in the air form heating the salt from the inside. I did a search of salt rocks and found support for them and against them. 50/50 say the work or don't. Either way they do out a beautiful and relaxing mood to any room.
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I've put a few drops in a glass dish (per instructions) to help dissipate some mildewy odors under a sink. The product has a mild minty, maybe a little medicinal, smell that isn't overwhelming and I can't really smell it when not in the area of the dish. I find it stops working when it has evaporated. It works okay, but I don't think it would work in a larger open area, like a whole room. And it doesn't "eliminate" any odor that is continual. I didn't find it was as successful as some of the reviews stated. I've used the Febreeze Set and Refresh little containers with similar results. Nothing I've found totally gets rid of continual odors. I've put a few drops in a glass dish (per instructions) to help dissipate some mildewy odors under a sink. The product has a mild minty, maybe a little medicinal, smell that isn't overwhelming and I can't really smell it when not in the area of the dish. I find it stops working when it has evaporated. It works okay, but I don't think it would work in a larger open area, like a whole room. And it doesn't "eliminate" any odor that is continual. I didn't find it was as successful as some of the reviews stated. I've used the Febreeze Set and Refresh little containers with similar... » Read More I've put a few drops in a glass dish (per instructions) to help dissipate some mildewy odors under a sink. The product has a mild minty, maybe a little medicinal, smell that isn't overwhelming and I can't really smell it when not in the area of the dish. I find it stops working when it has evaporated. It works okay, but I don't think it would work in a larger open area, like a whole room. And it doesn't "eliminate" any odor that is continual. I didn't find it was as successful as some of the reviews stated. I've used the Febreeze Set and Refresh little containers with similar results. Nothing I've found totally gets rid of continual odors. « Show Less
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I have found that the odor control of this product is not permanent. It is short lived and some smells are hard to get rid of. It works alright on organic odors but you have to get to the source of the musty odor or it won't be the answer to your problem.
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I don't know. It depends on the person's body chemistry. I can use a bunch and it just doesn't work well for me. It's too bad because it smells awesome. Try it and see if it works for you.
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I personally used it only for chemical smells and perfumes. If it were me I wouldn't rely on this purifier for viruses. I bought Austin Air purifier for the bedroom which works wonders for chemicals, viruses, pollen etc. I believe keeping immune system strong will keep viruses and germs at bay.
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I wish I could help you. Wind Song "was" one of my favorites. I had a cardboard tube of Wind Song body powder and I absolutely loved it. It had the loveliest smell. I could use it like cologne. I liked to put it on my arms and chest at night and it smelled good all night and the next morning. I understood from the sales clerks they didn't make it any more. So I ordered the body powder--2 times--the first one didn't smell nearly good as what I had before, and the second one I have now I just don't like at all. The odor is actually a little offensive to me. I thought maybe I had changed somehow. I have used the cologne and also think there is a change in the scent and the time it lasts on me. So I have been disappointed, too. I didn't get in touch with the company but that may the only way to find out what it going on. I think we could Google it. But you are right, there has been changes in their Wind Song products. Sadly. Mary Ann Froelich
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Yes, there is a button to choose whether or not you want the ion to work. I am very scent sensitive, but I find that I do not find the scent offensive, nor is it a plastic scent. It smells to me very similar to the smell right before a rainstorm...the ozone in the air type of scent. I personally like it and find it refreshing, so I occasionally leave that button on for awhile when the light is off...
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Yes it does reduce odors from other rooms here that drift into my room, such as cologne, plug-in air fresheners, aerosol air fresheners, kitchen odors. Even using the washable pre-filter instead of the charcoal one works, I believe the ionization helps to filter out odors.