Three major forces are involved in nosocomial infections. The first is antimicrobial use in hospitals and long-term care facilities. The increased concern about gram-negative bacilli infections in the 1970s to 1980s led to increased use of cephalosporin antibiotics.
In its yellow-brown liquid form, sulfur mustard doesn't smell like anything; the characteristic sweet aroma develops only as it evaporates. In general, blister agents like mustard gas smell pretty good. Another blister agent developed around the time of the First World War, lewisite, smells intensely of geraniums. A blister agent called phosgene oxime has an unpleasant, irritating smellâbut with hints of freshly mown hay. The related diphosgene smells like anise. Blood agents, which incapacitate or destroy your blood cells, come in a variety of flavors.
Bleach Smell On Your Hands. If your hands smell of bleach even after you've washed them, wet them again and sprinkle a little baking soda on them. Rub your hands together to spread the baking soda around; then rinse your hands off after a minute or so. If they still smell like bleach, wipe them with a paper towel or cloth soaked in white vinegar. Allow your hands to air dry; then wash them off again with soap and water. Rinse yourself off as soon as possible after swimming in a chlorinated pool to help cut down on the chlorine odor on your skin and hair.