Tough issue....I myself am sensitive to scents. I guess i will play devils advocate but I really, really hate perfumey/smelly stuff. I've also read articles that said indoor air fresheners are linked to a bunch of illnesses such as allergies, asthma etc...so I NEVER use air fresheners ever because I don't feel they are safe enough to use around kids nor are they really necessary and I choose to clean with natural cleaners. So maybe that's where this mom is coming from?

As for the salt issue I wonder if again it's just a matter of her feeling uncomfortable with her child coming into contact with chemicals. I don't necessarily blame her, although you can't be expected to clean up 24/7, salt is just a part of living in Canada in the winter.