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. 2021 Sep 1;129(9):097001. doi: 10.1289/EHP8831

Table 2.

Summary of cleaning activities in preintervention (N=50) and postintervention (N=50) visits, LUCIR Study, Salinas, California, 2019.

Preintervention Postintervention
n (%) n (%)
Participant cleaned…
 Surfacesa 47 (94) 47 (94)
 Mirrors, windows, or other glass 28 (56) 33 (66)
 Toilet 47 (94) 49 (98)
 Tub or shower 28 (56) 28 (56)
 Floor 35 (70) 35 (70)
 Handwash dishes 30 (60) 32 (64)
Researchers observed…
 Use of ventilationb 38 (74) 40 (80)
 Use of air freshenersc 47 (94) 45 (90)
 Smell of smoked 1 (2) 1 (2)
a

Surfaces include counters, cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, doorknobs, shelves, walls, and appliance surfaces.

b

Defined as open windows/doors or use of fans/air conditioning/exhaust hood at time of visit.

c

Defined as participant report of use of any of eight different types of air fresheners on day of visit or researcher’s observation of air freshener use at time of visit.

d

Defined as discernible smell of tobacco or marijuana smoke at time of visit.