vberkesch Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Hi all, My family is starting to complain about all the scents lingering in the house. I wish I could work in a separate building, but who can afford that! Anyone else have family complaints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_35550 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Yes, my dw complains that she can't breathe. The workshop is in our full concrete basement and on heavy pouring days it used to get pretty bad in the house. I placed a high powered fan in the window and suck the fumes outside (the fan blows out) like a ventilation fan. Once I pour a batch they get covered in a large box with a lid and then a heavy blanket to keep the fumes inside. Its not totally foolproof but it has cut the fumes by at least half or more. Flowery are worse than bakery and combinations are the worst. I try to pour separate days when possible. If she goes on a two or three day business trip; I pour around the clock. Any kind of ventilation fan is helpful (cookstove ect). HTHSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyGCC Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I have only had issues with certain scents. I wish I could help. They will hopefully just get use to the smell. Good luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells4shells Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 oh noes! I have been lucky enough to have my own room for a studio so I haven't had issues of bothering my bf. As chuck mentioned, ventilation will help. If your workspace doesn't allow fans, maybe work closer to open windows for release should help. I sure hope you're able to find some balance with this issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number2of7 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 We have a full basement as our workshop so the only time it really gets unbearable is when I'm drying incense -- the smell goes up the stairs, out the doors, and all the way to Walmart 7 miles away, I think ;-)Just tell them it's better than having your house smelling like dirty gym shoes -- see, things can always be worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy/WI Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 every time I poured anything with blueberry in it my dh would complain, I stopped carrying anything with blueberry in it. Sadb/c I love a good blueberry candle/tart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacktieaffair Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Run the FAMILY out of the house not the scents LOL ( hey, it's after 4am and it's all I got! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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