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Healthcare Scenting and Fragrancing

Incorporating fragrancing into healthcare settings, when done thoughtfully, can significantly enhance the environment, improving both patient and staff experiences.

Scent has been proven to have a powerful impact on patient experience, as our sense of smell is the most influential of the five senses.

Fragrancing helps create a calming atmosphere by neutralising unpleasant smells in washrooms, reception areas, and treatment rooms. Initial’s scenting products effectively target malodours and provide long-lasting coverage, ensuring a more pleasant and welcoming environment.

Why Is Scenting Important in Healthcare?

Scenting plays a key role in improving patient experience and wellbeing. Studies show that scents can evoke emotional responses and trigger memories, influencing behaviour on a subconscious level. A survey by Dental Phobia revealed that up to 53% of people in the UK fear visiting the dentist, and similar anxiety can occur in other healthcare settings. A 2011 study by Masahiro et al. found that certain scents can trigger positive emotions, helping to reduce stress and negative emotional states.

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Reduces anxiety and emotional stress: Calming scents like lavender, fresh cotton, and chamomile help ease anxiety and stress, making patients feel more at ease, especially in hospitals and clinics. These scents can also promote better sleep, which is vital for healing and recovery.

Eliminates unpleasant odours: Unpleasant smells can negatively affect perceptions of cleanliness in healthcare environments. Fresh and citrus scents not only mask odours but also evoke a sense of cleanliness, reassuring patients, visitors, and staff.

Creates a welcoming atmosphere: Pleasant fragrances make healthcare environments feel less clinical and more homely, improving mood and boosting patient and staff satisfaction.

Supports healthcare and wellbeing: Fragrances can create a therapeutic atmosphere in rehabilitation settings, helping patients with memory recall or providing comfort in palliative care.

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Improving Patient Experiences

Did you know that 75% of perceptions of our environment are instigated by smell? Scenting has a great impact on customer perceptions of a business, from creating a warm ambience in your entrance area, to cancelling out malodors in restrooms and relaxing patients in treatment areas.

Which scent is right for your business?

Fresh Cotton

Comfort your patients with the soothing scent of freshly washed linen with subtle hints of almond, giving your practice a light, clean and crisp fragrance.

Fresh Clean

Give your practice a boost with our fresh air scent, tinged with sweet orange and honeysuckle and providing strong odour neutralising properties.

Refreshing Lavender

Lavender’s aromatherapeutic benefits are proven to produce a relaxing impact on the brain, making this the perfect scent to calm anxious patients.

Cookie Dough

Enjoy the indulgence of our chocolate chip cookies scent, with notes of crispy baked dough, warm vanilla and semi-sweet chocolate.

Citrus

A vibrant fusion of citrus zest and verbena, enriched with lemon, orange, clary sage, and cedarwood. This happy and refreshing scent creates a familiar atmosphere, perfect for brightening any space.

Indigo

A comforting blend of crisp apple and cedarwood, enhanced with notes of citrus, clove, and magnolia. This cosy, soothing fragrance revitalises your surroundings, offering a subtle yet uplifting experience.

Poetry

An elegant combination of suede and violet leaves, enriched with eucalyptus, vetiver, and guaiac. This calming scent creates a mellow ambience, ideal for relaxation and reflection.

Moondance

An enchanting blend of iris and amber, complemented by vanilla, tonka, bergamot, and honeysuckle. This sensuous fragrance envelops your space in a cosy embrace, creating a medium intensity of warmth and charm.

Sandalwood

A soothing composition of sandalwood, balsam, and oud, enriched with lime and bitter orange. This subtle yet calming scent fosters a sense of tranquillity and comfort, making it perfect for relaxation.

Scenting for Nursing and Care Facilities

Whilst promoting a clean and pleasant atmosphere, scenting can also encourage appetite and food consumption. Studies have shown that the smell of desirable foods can stimulate hunger, providing aromatherapeutic support to patients struggling with a lack of appetite.

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FAQ´s


  • What is the best air freshener for healthcare settings?

    The best air freshener for healthcare environments depends on various factors, such as personal preference, the size of the area, odour intensity, and sensitivity to fragrances.

    Initial Essence is ideal for medium to large spaces, covering up to 170m³, and comes in four different fragrances to suit a range of preferences. For smaller spaces, such as receptions, treatment rooms, and patient areas, the Aera Touch is an excellent choice, providing reliable air fragrancing while effectively neutralising unpleasant odours.


  • Are air fresheners safe for healthcare settings?

    While air fresheners can enhance indoor air quality and create a more pleasant environment, it is essential to use them responsibly and be mindful of potential health and environmental risks. Reading product labels, following usage instructions, and choosing safer alternatives can help ensure the safety of both occupants and the environment.

    Both Initial Essence and Aera Touch are free from aerosols, propellants, VOCs, and CFCs, making them environmentally friendly options suitable for healthcare settings.


  • When do I need an air freshener refill?

    Initial Essence fragrance cartridges typically contain 20ml of pure fragrance oil. The frequency of replacement depends on your preferred fragrance intensity, which can be set to strong (30 days), normal (60 days), or mild (90 days). The visual light indicator will turn orange when it’s time for a new air freshener refill.


  • Do air fresheners save on electricity costs?

    Yes, the Initial Essence is battery-powered and operates without an electrical outlet, while the Aera Touch is designed to be highly energy-efficient.