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Listerine in the bedside commode after every cleaning was a lifesaver for me. I read that tip here!
Also Febreeze spray seems to work the best for the room. If there is a window/door try to open it occasionally without compromising your patients well being.......even 30 sec helps.
As far as the actual poop & cleaning I don't think there is anything to eliminate the gag effect completely. I bought some Vicks to apply to my nose but never really had the time to apply & then wash off. It may get easier over time....I try to think of how many times my loving mother changed my diapers...........and the sacrifices she made for me over her lifetime...
Try using an enzyme-based cleaner when cleaning up. The enzymes basically bind with the biological matter (proteins, fats, bacteria) that cause odors, down to the tiny molecules you can't see with your eye. Plus they are a lot safer than harsh chemical cleaners - they're non-toxic and biodegradable.
We use enzyme cleaners where I work, after tenants have moved out, to take care of odors caused by pets and children - you can use it in the laundry and for cleaning surfaces, objects, upholstery, carpets, etc. We've even used it down the air vents. I've also used enzyme cleaner to get the smell out of my car after my mom vomited in it a couple of times. We use the one under Home Depot's Zep label, and I believe Walmart also carries one under its in-house label.
I also gag when dealing with mom's poop or vomit. I don't have much of an answer for that but I've been meaning to try Vick's Vaporub under my nose myself. They say that's what they do in autopsy rooms!
Oh also....I don't think the Home Depot cleaner is necessarily better (or worse) than anyone else's enzyme cleaner. We just use it because it comes in big jugs, and we have a lot of tenants!! Lol.
Nature’s Miracle is a cleaner for pet accidents. It’s good for removing stains and odors. It advertises leaving behind a “fresh” orange scent but I’ve never really noticed it - just that the pet smell is gone.
There is also oil defusers. I have one that also functions as a humidifier. An advantage of going this route is that there are a ton of therapeutic oils out there that can assist in helping to sleep and relax or oils that are designed to help boost energy etc.
Honestly, I’m not wholly convinced of the therapeutic benefits attributed to these oils but they so smell good. Oils with grapefruit or eucalyptus are especially good at freshening the air.
For big poop, shoot some shaving cream! Eliminates odor and makes clean up better too. I use Fabreeze too...lots of it. I use gold canyon candles... They work well. I also bag each used brief in a scented diaper bag.
I got rid of the order by using a bowl of vinegar. Within 2 hrs the order disapaided. Friend told me to leave it a couple of days. If it's a constant thing keep it out and change every once in a while. Me personally, I don't care for Fabreeze. It is too strong.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Also Febreeze spray seems to work the best for the room. If there is a window/door try to open it occasionally without compromising your patients well being.......even 30 sec helps.
As far as the actual poop & cleaning I don't think there is anything to eliminate the gag effect completely. I bought some Vicks to apply to my nose but never really had the time to apply & then wash off.
It may get easier over time....I try to think of how many times my loving mother changed my diapers...........and the sacrifices she made for me over her lifetime...
We use enzyme cleaners where I work, after tenants have moved out, to take care of odors caused by pets and children - you can use it in the laundry and for cleaning surfaces, objects, upholstery, carpets, etc. We've even used it down the air vents. I've also used enzyme cleaner to get the smell out of my car after my mom vomited in it a couple of times. We use the one under Home Depot's Zep label, and I believe Walmart also carries one under its in-house label.
I also gag when dealing with mom's poop or vomit. I don't have much of an answer for that but I've been meaning to try Vick's Vaporub under my nose myself. They say that's what they do in autopsy rooms!
homequicks.com/best-brands-of-enzymatic-cleaners
There is also oil defusers. I have one that also functions as a humidifier. An advantage of going this route is that there are a ton of therapeutic oils out there that can assist in helping to sleep and relax or oils that are designed to help boost energy etc.
Honestly, I’m not wholly convinced of the therapeutic benefits attributed to these oils but they so smell good. Oils with grapefruit or eucalyptus are especially good at freshening the air.
I use Fabreeze too...lots of it. I use gold canyon candles... They work well. I also bag each used brief in a scented diaper bag.