diff --git a/code/defines/obj.dm b/code/defines/obj.dm
index 8b8bcc63adb..06c6295f442 100644
--- a/code/defines/obj.dm
+++ b/code/defines/obj.dm
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/bedsheetbin
 	name = "linen bin"
-	desc = "A bin for containing bedsheets. It looks rather cosy."
+	desc = "A small wire mesh bin full of extra bedsheets and cleaning supplies for the beds.  Smells of lilacs and has a faint undertone of disinfectant."
 	icon = 'items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "bedbin"
 	var/amount = 23.0
@@ -232,7 +232,7 @@
 	var/mob/living/carbon/monkey/target = null
 
 /obj/effect/sign/securearea
-	desc = "A warning sign which reads 'SECURE AREA'"
+	desc = "A large yellow warning sign which reads 'SECURE AREA', it appears to have been painted onto the wall like that."
 	name = "SECURE AREA"
 	icon = 'decals.dmi'
 	icon_state = "securearea"
@@ -250,7 +250,7 @@
 	density = 0
 
 /obj/effect/sign/biohazard
-	desc = "A warning sign which reads 'BIOHAZARD'"
+	desc = "A warning sign which reads 'BIOHAZARD', you think it'd be a good idea to ensure you have a properly sealed hazardsuit on."
 	name = "BIOHAZARD"
 	icon = 'decals.dmi'
 	icon_state = "bio"
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@
 	density = 0
 
 /obj/effect/sign/electricshock
-	desc = "A warning sign which reads 'HIGH VOLTAGE'"
+	desc = "A warning sign which reads 'HIGH VOLTAGE', it looks like it'd be a wise decision to stay away from here."
 	name = "HIGH VOLTAGE"
 	icon = 'decals.dmi'
 	icon_state = "shock"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effect_system.dm b/code/game/objects/effect_system.dm
index 473a33c1e6c..c661ae8a725 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effect_system.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effect_system.dm
@@ -1034,7 +1034,8 @@ steam.start() -- spawns the effect
 			user << "\blue You hit the metal foam to no effect."
 
 	CanPass(atom/movable/mover, turf/target, height=1.5, air_group = 0)
-		if(air_group) return 0
+		if(!istype(mover))
+			return 0
 		return !density