I for won do not understand the current trend towards "scent" laundering

[NotHardly]

Was it not a trend for the last 20+ years that "perfuming or over-perfuming sh*t" would cause problems for breathing, asthma , and other related illnesses?
Have they lost their ever loving minds or simply stupid regarding other folks sensibilities? Asking for a friend who hates man/woman over powering perform sh*t?

[yorkster]

2. I even like some perfumes, but can't stand

the strong smell of some dryer sheets and laundry detergent.

It has been a thing forever and I wish it would disappear.
Haven't worn perfume for several years, but always used it very sparingly.

[diane in sf]

3. I absolutely hate that toxic shit.

[Mz Pip]

4. I hate scented detergent.

What’s the point? And most of the fragrances are just nasty.

[stopdiggin]

5. chill, man. while you are entitled to your personal preference and/or aversion ...

It's also undeniably true that human beings have been 'scenting' their persons, their attire, their surroundings, their ceremonies, food and drink ... Pretty much since - forever.

Yes, there are extremes (aren't there always?) - and no one is wishing an asthma attack or anaphylactic shock on you or anyone else. But, still ... A little light fragrance on a bar of soap, dish washing liquid - laundry detergent - or the little doohickey hanging from the mirror in your car. Is neither new - or particularly subversive. And those that are not particular fans - are (in general) expected to put up with the lifestyle and preferences of others.

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[jmbar2]

9. Actually, about 30% of the population ihas adverse health effects or irritation from scented products.

That's why scents are generally banned in clinics, hospitals, theaters, schools, courtrooms, and offices.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4627866/
https://www.portland.gov/officeofequity/disability/fragrance-free-spaces

I was unable to live in my apartment due to excessive use of aromatherapy by a neighbor. I developed health issues that worsened over several years of exposure until it became unbearable. Had to sleep in my car for about a year until I could find a scent-free place to move. I no longer have the symptoms where I live now.

it can literally destroy people's lives.

[stopdiggin]

13. Bullshit. Sorry for your (individual) difficulties

But to frame dish washing liquid (and underarm deodorant) as a global crisis cause major health difficulties .... Not only not buying it - but it literally screams hyperbole.

Like I said - we literally evolved adding 'scent' to our lives - (while gain both esthetic and practical benefit .. ).
( Now queue the people that are going to explain how fundamentally different using sage - or patchouli - in a healing ceremony - or lemon blossom and lavender in washing one's hair ... The cedar chips in the clothes press and closet - lavender sachet in the sock drawer ... Because 'natural chemicals' verses 'man made' ... Yeah, right ... )

[jmbar2]

18. That was a big leap to dishwashing liquid and deodorant...

Seems kind of hyperbolic.

[stopdiggin]

19. the OP is literal a rant against scented laundry detergent

(and other 'power performs' ?)
it really is no leap at all.

[bamagal62]

6. I buy unscented everything.

Scented things break me out. Plus, I’m a super smeller. So, perfumes/scents overwhelm me.

[Bev54]

7. Agree completely, from someone who is allergic to many cheap perfumes and colognes.

It is really difficult sometimes as they wear so much it lingers after they are long gone. I can't even go into some drug stores as they make you walk through the cosmetic section to get to the rest of the store.

[Morbius]

8. It's kind of pricey, too.

I think it's just another way to separate fools from their money. It isn't necessary. Clothes that are clean don't smell bad. Clothes that aren't clean aren't going to smell nice no matter how much one spends on washing additives.

[Marie Marie]

10. I stand in the laundry aisle and open every type of product I want to buy and smell it.

I do like a scent IF it is fresh smelling, faint, subtle and not overpowering. Some products even have a "meter" with scent strength printed on the box.

[summer_in_TX]

11. We have lots of chemically sensitive people in our community because it wasn't used for farming.

So it never had fertilizers or pesticides applied. Our friend Patsy moved here from Houston after she became ill from the petrochemicals so prevalent in Houston (her husband was in the oil and gas industry). Once she got well enough to do so, she joined our church and became active in it.

A lovely, brilliant human being. We learned so much about what before was routine. Perfumes were out, although essential oils were okay. But I didn't care enough about it to risk it for her. We learned to hang our dry cleaning out to air for days before we wore it anywhere around her, and to use unscented laundry detergent as well as organic household cleaners. We switched to using white vinegar for the most part.

Once we got used to paying attention to chemical odors, I realized that I myself would instantly switch from feeling in tip top shape to not feeling great in the presence of certain chemicals. Patsy has been gone some twenty years, but we have never resumed using anything that could be toxic.

Our church built an enclosed room with a separate air system when we built our new sanctuary so that others would be able to come to services without being exposed to harmful chemicals. Those who come can be safe and see and hear everything through floor to ceiling glass walls.

[jmbar2]

17. Wow - what a wonderful church to construct such a safe space

I lived most of my life in Houston. Maybe that had something to do with my later sensitivities as well.

[Rhiannon12866]

12. I have asthma and when my mother went out someplace special, she always wore perfume

So if I rode in the car with her it affected me a lot.

[James48]

14. I'm very sensitive to scents

I was in a hotel yesterday. I think they use some kind of scented powder on the carpeting. It’s so strong I can TASTE the scent of that kind of perfumed scent.

If it is strong, I gag really bad. Even had to have special care with scented talcum or body powder.

[Intractable]

15. I was allergic to my fifth grade teacher.

It was the perfume.

In my retirement community, at the "shows," there's always someone in the audience with too much perfume.

That's one reason I stopped going. The other reason is that they are never any good!

[CTyankee]

16. Remember sachet? It was put in with your clothes in a drawer. Nice, light scent, not overdone....

[milestogo]

20. Scented garbage bags are the worst.

I don't want my garbage to smell at all.