A fragrance concept for nursing homes

The thought of nursing homes inevitably conjuresup a certain image – and brings to mind a rather disconcerting smell! This should come as no surprise because whenever people live together, eating and sleeping in close proximity to one another and receiving care and medical treatment, smells are bound to occur. That is why a German retirement home in Rhineland-Palatinate called DSK Seniorenzentrum Eisenberg is now using a special fragrance concept. What makes it different from other concepts is that the smells are not simply masked. Instead, they are captured and broken down by an organically produced active ingredient.

Fragrances that change throughout the day
The first step consists of neutralising unwanted smells using a process that is harmless to people and the environment. The second step involves releasing aromas via air fresheners that change according to the time of day: the smell of baked rolls in the morning, the scent of freshly washed laundry at midday and the aroma of a relaxing bath just before bedtime. The fragrances reinforce the daily routine and schedule, providing a pleasant atmosphere that can be enjoyed by the employees and residents of the establishment alike. The concept was developed by a company called Senkonzept near Stuttgart. The secret behind the technology is the active ingredient Sinodeen.