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Nose blindness is your brain's way of tuning out scents it considers safe background noise. Here's what causes it, how to tell if it's happening in your home, and the practical steps that actually prevent it.

 

Household odors are a fact of life—but putting up with them certainly isn’t. The best homes imbue a beautiful aroma all the time, and if you’ve ever wondered how this is achieved then it’s time to reveal the secret weapon. Leading scenting company, Aroma360, explains the key facts on how to get rid of unwanted smells, ensuring your house is the fragrant nirvana that’ll have others begging to know how you manage it… Root Causes of Unwanted Household Odors Common Culprits  Did you know that the number one cause of undesirable odors is caused by moisture? Humidity creates the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, so if you have any areas that you know to be damp then they need addressing. Those who live in humid climates need to take steps to ensure there are no places where moisture can get trapped. Other common sources of bad smells include:  Pets, litter trays, and their bedding Trash cans, food waste, and spills Sink disposal units Refrigerators Diaper bins Soft furnishings Carpets Cooking smells  Initial Steps To Remove Bad Smells Starting with the most obvious, open the windows! Adequate ventilation allows odors out and freshness in. If you live with high humidity or have damp areas of the house use moisture absorbing crystals or consider purchasing a dehumidifier. Wash pet bedding regularly, use deodorizing litter in cat trays, and clean high-odor areas such as refrigerators, trash cans, and the like frequently. Steam clean upholstery and carpets annually, and regularly launder soft furnishings.   Introduce the Desired Fragrance Scenting Options Once you’ve targeted and removed the source of unwanted odors, it’s time to introduce the desired aroma. Not only does this make for a wonderful environment in which to live, it also adds that “wow” factor when welcoming anyone into your home. There are various options for this, but Aroma360 recommends avoiding “cover-up” methods such as plugins, or poor-quality candles. Not only are these short-lived, but they also add a chemical odor to the air that’s often far from pleasant.  Discerning choices include reed diffusers in combination with the highest-grade essential oils, candles containing the same, or the most effective option — a Cold-Air Scent Diffuser.   The HVAC Scent Diffuser: The Ultimate in Gorgeous Home Scenting By far the easiest way to ensure a gorgeous aroma within your home is to use a home scent diffuser. These are designed to diffuse the chosen aroma of essential oils throughout your space, ensuring a regular, uniform scent thanks to a revolutionary process known as “Cold Air Diffusion”. Depending on the area to be scented this can either be achieved by a stand-alone unit or one that works through your existing HVAC system. Scent Solutions from Aroma360 Elegant homeowners know that the final frontier of their home décor is that of fragrance, and scent diffusers are by far the most efficient, simple, and cost-effective manner by which to accomplish this. Aroma360 is a global leader in this field, with options to suffuse beautiful aromas in areas from a single room through to an extensive estate. Discover how your home can benefit from their scenting solutions at www.aroma360.com.

Aroma is a powerful tool, one that goes straight to the area of the brain that influences emotion and mood. The right scent within an educational facility provides a multitude of advantages, both to pupils and educators, and can be achieved by the installation of an HVAC Scent Diffuser. This benefits learners of all ages, making for a pleasing environment and creating an atmosphere wholly conducive for learning. Scent influences the learning process  Scent and the Brain Perceptual Learning Scent and the brain  Smell is the only one of the human senses that doesn’t involve conscious thought. Instead, receptors within the nose transmit odor signals directly to the region of the brain that governs memories and emotions. Luxury industries have long utilized this concept by imbuing their premises with scents that carefully target their consumer demographic. Now educational facilities are recognizing that the same aspects can give their pupils that same leading-edge advantage. There’s growing evidence that carefully chosen aromas can provide value to a learning environment, increasing the alertness of students, helping ease anxiety, and even improving long-term memory. Perceptual learning Research suggests that not only do certain aromas help create a state of mind conducive to learning, but also how we process information. Certain fragrances, such as that of roses, intensifies how the brain transfers data to the region associated with learning, peppermint and cinnamon improve concentration, and jasmine stimulates problem-solving abilities.  Banish odors and make the school environment more pleasant for all  Many People Equal Many Odors Target Odors and the Learning Experience with an HVAC Scent Diffuser Many People Equal Many Odors  Of course, any location where people congregate has challenges with odors. Multiple people (kids and adults) in any communal area brings a multitude of different smells. Areas such as gyms, locker rooms, washrooms, classrooms, dining areas, and hallways are all culprits, and no-one wants to be faced with unpleasant smells. Target Odors and the Learning Experience with an HVAC Scent Diffuser When it comes to places of learning, ensuring the right fragrance pervades the building is beneficial in so many ways. From the obvious (no nasty whiffs) to the subliminal (an environment more favorable for learning), installing an HVAC scent diffuser is hugely advantageous.  Such diffusers use the latest technology to provide a perfectly uniform scent of your choice in all areas of a school or facility. Virtually maintenance-free and with options that can cover areas of all sizes, including those on multiple levels or buildings, this is the ultimate solution by which to ensure a great scent throughout, as well as the very best environment in which to learn. Discover the Perfect HVAC Scent Diffuser to Benefit Learners of All Ages The evidence as to how the power of scent improves the learning experience is stacking up exponentially. Add in the challenge of ensuring an educational facility constantly smells welcoming and the benefits of HVAC Scenting becomes obvious. Aroma360 are industry leaders in this field and can advise as to the exact solution to suit locations of all sizes. Discover more at www.aroma360.com or contact their Scent Consultants for more information.

 

 

The holiday season is filled with good cheer but brings with it what can be an extremely stressful experience—selecting those all-important gifts. We all know those people who’re truly tough to buy for, dragging with it an annual dread as you struggle to gain inspiration. However, choosing a different gift every year isn’t necessarily the best option. A little strategic planning could put you in a position whereby you’ll always have a luxury option that you know will be well received. This, along with some other top buying tips, really can make anxiety over gift shopping a thing of the past…   Give An Experience Choose to gift an experience that the recipient will enjoy the delights of, such as a day spa, a night at the theatre, or a horse-drawn carriage. Experiences are great gifts because they encourage the recipient to take time for themselves and creates memories for a lifetime! These types of gifts can typically be purchased online, which will also save you from the stress of shopping at overcrowded malls and department stores during the holiday season. The Wonders Of Fragrance Choosing a gift that allows for further options in the future is a truly smart move. For the person who loves the finer things in life (and likely is one of those “difficult” people to buy for as they seem to have everything), the joy of home scenting is the ultimate strategic gift choice that’ll give you multiple future buying options. Of course, you could give this in the form of a luxury candle, but what we’re talking about takes the art of scenting (and gift-giving) to another level entirely—that of the scent diffuser. Such an item uses the latest in technology to deliver your chosen aroma to the desired area in a subtle, perfectly uniform manner. With aesthetically pleasing models, such as the Mini360SL from Aroma360, starting at $199.99, this whisper-quiet invention uses the revolutionary method of cold air diffusion to gently deliver the gorgeous bouquet of the highest quality essential oils. In addition to being a wonderful item to receive, it brings with it multiple options for future gifts as you can choose from a wonderful array of delicious scents for many years to come.   Subscriptions Keep On Giving Ongoing subscriptions are a superb choice, as once you’ve purchased the first year you can simply renew it the next. Magazines, gym memberships, craft beer clubs, or even scent subscriptions… The choice is endless. The better you know the person the easier this is, as you can whittle down to an option that they’ll truly appreciate. Give To Others Instead More and more of us are developing a philanthropist attitude towards life. This means that a donation to a charity that someone is passionate about could bring as much, if not more, joy to a person than anything they might receive for themselves. When it comes to gift selection the most important thing is to know your audience. One of the top tips from a leading online gift company is to define who they are. Once this is achieved the monumental task of present buying becomes that much easier. So whether it’s a sleep-inducing home scenting option, such as Blue Moon from Aroma360, for your insomniac sister, or the feel-good factor from a charitable tree-planting session for the Greta Thunberg in your life, a little clever contemplation now really could ease gifting anxiety for many years to come.

 

For an assisted living senior center to thrive, managers and owners must understand the link between the scent of the center and the physical and mental wellbeing of its residents. A welcoming scent can bring all kinds of benefits to residents, and in this article, we'll explore what some of those benefits are and how scent can positively affect residents' experiences. Before jumping into that, let’s get some context on how powerful scent can be in affecting human emotions.   How Scent Affects Us Humans are very susceptible to scent and we can all recognize scents that remind us of people, places, or times in our lives that were significant. In fact, particular scents can stay with us for life. Whether it’s the smell of a fresh bouquet of roses or the scent of our favorite chocolate cake, scents can create powerful emotions in us all and can conjure up all sorts of feelings. Not only do scents affect emotion, but they also go a long way in determining our first impressions of a place. As an owner or manager of an assisted living senior center, it’s vital to create a strong first impression for potential clientele and their families. Ask yourself, wouldn’t you want your loved ones living in a place that triggers positive emotions and memories through the use favored scents? A pleasant scent will help to create a relaxed, home-like atmosphere for residents and visitors alike, and provide a strong first impression to those visiting your center.   What Are The Benefits Of Scents To Residents? There’s a variety of problems that seniors face in assisted living senior centers, these can include isolation or anxiety for the future. A new resident may have been removed from family members or friends and feelings of isolation and loneliness can be common. Implementing scents into your senior center can offer many benefits and help those residents suffering from feelings of isolation or anxiety. Certain scents are known for calming the mind and creating a serene environment. Scents like chamomile, lavender, and citrus have been shown to help reduce these feelings of anxiety, and any scent that helps to reduce unpleasant feelings will help residents feel safe and secure. There are some interesting stats that show just how powerful scent can be to human health. According to the UK based charity: the Alzheimers Society, around 80% of residents in assisted living senior center’s suffer from some form of dementia or severe memory issues. In a separate study, researchers discovered that when the aroma of cinnamon was introduced to a number of nursing homes, significant improvements in cognitive functions were observed in those diagnosed with Alzheimers. That being said, having scents present in your center will bring great benefits for your seniors and luckily with today's advancements there are scent machines on the market that can pump the pleasant smell of cinnamon throughout your entire center. The smell of peppermint has also been shown to enhance alertness, focus, concentration and the accuracy of memory, so if cinnamon is not the ideal scent for your center, there are plenty of other options to choose from when you’re deciding which scent will work best. Wellbeing Is The Priority The wellness and wellbeing of residents should be a top priority for any manager or owner of any assisted living senior center and scent is a simple way to improve your resident's day-to-day life and boost the overall appeal of the center as a whole. Creating a center full of healthy, happy residents, can start with the use of a scent diffuser machine from the leader in commercial and residential scenting, Aroma360. Your center’s reputation will speak for itself. A pleasant scent is one way of making sure that residents, visitors, and staff alike enjoy your assisted living senior center and family members or friends will rest well knowing that their loved one is well taken care of.