This came to me, and I did not see it on the big list. If that is a glitch
on my end, I apologize to you all.
Mike, I hope this is the kind of information you needed. Thanks in advance!
Laura
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>From: Krissy Carter <krissy_carter@harvard.edu>
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>WE NEED HELP!
>
> About 4 months ago we had an ozone generator in our house to get rid of
>naphthalene (moth flakes). ServiceMaster came and left the ozone machine
>in my house for 4 consecutive days, while we were still living there. It
>still didn't work and the ozone smell was so bad we kept all the windows
>open for weeks in the cold. It didn't help.
>
> After awhile the odor finally left but it left a HEAVY VAPOR and has
>gone through all our clothes etc. We threw out all rugs, carpets and
>couches etc. Most of our clothes are gone because you cannot get this
>vapor out, even with washing many times over. The sensation we get is
>burning nose, throat, tongue and mouth. The vapor (at times) is so bad
>that there doen't seem to be any oxygen left in house. We still open the
>windows but it gets pretty cold.
>
> We were told to get a 600 rpm exhaust fan and put it in one window and
>another fan blowing towards the fan with the heat on as high as it will go.
> This was done but it got so strong it burnt our throat and eyes even more
>so. It was so much harder to breathe and the intense feeling is worse.
>
> The worst symptom for me is the chemical taste I have in my mouth. I
>constantly have to eat candy to cover up the taste. I cannot drink any
>water at all.
>
>WHAT I REALLY NEED TO KNOW IS HOW DO I GET THIS 'HEAVY VAPOR" OUT OF MY
>HOME, CLOTHES AND BEDDING.
>If it is impossible to get out of fabric at least we need to get it out of
>our home.
>
> It is on all 3 floors. I cannot live here as I have asthma and is worse
>for me.
>
> I have moved into my sister's house but I've contaminated her house, my
>daughter's house, and my car. Our clothing seems to spread it anywhere it
>touches. We can't even go to the movies, or visit friends or for that
>matter have friends over because they are afraid. It spreads like a virus.
>
>
>Our cat, in the last 2 weeks) will not eat in the house.
>
> I have had Air Quality persons tell me " it is something you have to
>live with". Mu husband is disabled and I am unable to work because I have
>no clothes. If I do buy new ones they must be thrown out after worn once.
>
> I would appreciate any help and advice you could give me.
>
>Krissy Carter
>Analyst, Information Management Services
>Office of Human Resources
>1350 Massachusetts Avenue
>Holyoke Center 652B
>Cambridge, MA 02138
> p 617.495.4596
> f 617.495.8397
> krissy_carter@harvard.edu
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