Why do hospitals smell so bad?

In the past, when many hospital wards had carpeted halls the odor was much stronger. Now that scented ethyl alcohol gel dispensers are everywhere, that smell is becoming more noticeable. When I was a young boy, going to the ... a new standard for comparison today. If so, it would probably be 5% bleach freshly made. read more

I find the smell of hospitals to be at least neutral, if not positive. Hospitals mostly smell of disinfectants and cleaning products. I suspect most of our thoughts about how hospitals smell are based on our associations—if your memories of hospitals are unpleasant, you will not like the smells. read more

In the past, when many hospital wards had carpeted halls the odor was much stronger. Now that scented ethyl alcohol gel dispensers are everywhere, that smell is becoming more noticeable. When I was a young boy, going to the hospital was a scary experience, unfamiliar, and threatening. read more

Hospitals need medical protection and security, and that smell is an integral part of it. Â The purpose of all hospitals is to treat people. Because a hospital houses such a large number of ailing patients, they are full of germs and pathogens. read more