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AIBU to ask neighbours to stop spraying air freshener in the hall?

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LadyInRainbow · 02/08/2026 13:53

I’ve just moved into a nice block of flats it’s great neighbours are lovely etc my only issue is someone at least twice daily sprays air freshers in the communal hall I swear the must walk up and down the stairs spraying it as it’s just as bad at my door on the second floor as at the front door.

I’m allergic to a lot of perfumes and it’s awful every time I have to come and go and even around my front door I sneeze because of it.

Would I be unreasonable to put a note up asking people to lay off the air fresheners because of allergies. I don’t want to cause issues as the new person but it’s awful I’m having to take my inhaler that I normally only need when I get ill and my face is breaking out because of it will have to start on daily antihistamines soon as the more I’m exposed the worse I know it will get.

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MissMoneyFairy · 02/08/2026 14:11

I'd speak to them if you know who it is, or the residents association.

TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 02/08/2026 14:09

Maybe they go into the hallway to fart?

theneighboureatmysalad · 02/08/2026 14:02

I agree, they should spray in their own flat if they have dead bodies to hide, it's a disgusting habit.

Bonkers1966 · 02/08/2026 13:58

I would hate this. Try to locate the person who is doing it and have a word. There might be a reason for it. Like they are a runner and are convinced they are stinky 😔 🤢

7238SM · 02/08/2026 13:57

Do you know why they are doing it? What are they covering up?

Is there a weed smoker in the block, someone who cooks pungent food, dead body in their flat? 😬

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