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Posted by ransley on March 3, 2008, 7:31 am
On Mar 3, 1:27=A0am, 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. =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.
Its probably mold and you should not live with it, or there if it
affects you. Its not your responsibility as a tenant to have to fix
it, it is the landlords. I hate to say it but you should get a pro to
help, the citys health department. Some molds will make you very sick
and you are already affected by something you do not understand.
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