Monthly Archives: April 2007
Scent machines used in war against hospital superbug
Originally designed to mask unpleasant odors on hospital wards, scent machines in a U.K. hospital are also being tested for their ability to prevent infection. The machine disperses a special recipe of particular essential oils that attack MRSA, a hospital-borne … Continue reading
Hotels go hypoallergenic
In an effort to serve customers with allergies, several U.S. hotels are trying heavily treated, hypoallergenic rooms called “Pure Rooms.”. The rooms undergo lengthly ozone-shock treatments and the surfaces are misted with antimicrobial agents. Tea tree oil, a well-known antiseptic … Continue reading
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Aging diseases get the sniff test
Early indicators of Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s may have just become easier to detect. Scientists in the University of Cincinatti’s Dept. of Cell Biology have created the “Sniff Magnitude Test,” which is under further development by WR Medical Electronics. The … Continue reading
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Omni Hotels & Starbucks join in scented sticker campaign
Omni Hotels and Starbucks have joined forces in a scented advertising campaign. Berry-scented stickers will grace the covers of guests’ complimentary copies of USA Today newspaper for the next six months. The sticker is two-ply, with the scent hidden on … Continue reading
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April Fools
Thanks to ScenTeck Technologies, consumers can now have an aromatic experience via their computer’s audio speakers. The system, involving a System Scent Card and Scratch-N-Sniff Pro software, was released in February. The sensors on the card react to auditory sensors … Continue reading
