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Posted by PeterD on March 6, 2008, 2:39 pm
On Thu, 6 Mar 2008 05:42:21 -0800 (PST), ransley
>On Mar 3, 1:28 am, Iri...@gmail.com wrote:
>> I have a question about wood floors and possibly just wood in
>> general.
>> A few years ago I developed a weird allergy/sensitivity to being
>> around certain wood floor homes or establishments with lots of wood
>> fixtures.
>> I notice it most intensely when there is a sweet smell, kind of like
>> older wood or something (possibly mildew) The kind of smell I notice
>> in old churches or other old establishments. I also notice the issue
>> when there is a strong natural wood smell like in a cabin or
>> something.
>> I'm wondering if anyone could tell me what this could possibly be
>> causing the sweet smelling odor and if wood is giving off a strong
>> natural wood smell in a home is it possible to lock it in with a type
>> of finish.
>> I think I'm currently dealing with a mixture of both odors in the
>> apartment I just moved into. I'm thinking of laying some kind of
>> finish on the floor to possibly lock in the wood smell and getting a
>> air purifier that gets mold out of the air (considering the problems
>> are what I'm assuming they are).
>> I appreciate any input on the subject.
>Wood doesnt smell unless new or wet, its likely mold and could be very
>serious, a health code violation your city can help with for free.
There are also alergies to wood itself that can be very dangerous. I'd
also recommend talking to a doctor who undersands alereries and
getting his/her opinion as well. As to smell, true usually only
new/fresh wood emits a noticable odor, but it is (remotely) possible
the OP's sensitivity to wood allows him to smell older wood.
That said, I'd check mold alergies first! <bg>
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> general.
> A few years ago I developed a weird allergy/sensitivity to being
> around certain wood floor homes or establishments with lots of wood
> fixtures.
> I notice it most intensely when there is a sweet smell, kind of like
> older wood or something (possibly mildew) The kind of smell I notice
> in old churches or other old establishments. =A0I also notice the issue
> when there is a strong natural wood smell like in a cabin or
> something.
> I'm wondering if anyone could tell me what this could possibly be
> causing the sweet smelling odor and if wood is giving off a strong
> natural wood smell in a home is it possible to lock it in with a type
> of finish.
> I think I'm currently dealing with a mixture of both odors in the
> apartment I just moved into. I'm thinking of laying some kind of
> finish on the floor to possibly lock in the wood smell and getting a
> air purifier that gets mold out of the air (considering the problems
> are what I'm assuming they are).
> I appreciate any input on the subject.