Odor Elimination
Never again be embarrassed by smells in your home
Over time, your nose gets used to the smell. But to others, the smell can be overwhelming…
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For practical purposes, your nose is still your best odor-locating tool!
Breathe deeply, knowing things are back to normal
Many things can cause an odor. The science of eliminating odors is our expertise at Pure One Services. So you can get things back to normal, we will remove the source and treat the area.
Clean home surfaces as needed to ensure your space smells great.
Odor sources
A variety of tools are used to locate or detect odor sources. Air samplers (devices that draw air over tubes that react) are used to detect the presence or absence of gases.
A portable electronic nose has been developed. Crime scene investigators use luminol to locate blood.
Specialized ultraviolet lights help locate some urine deposits. Since moisture and odors often go hand in hand, many restorers use moisture sensors to find odors.
For practical purposes, the nose is still the best odor-locating tool!
Source removal
Source removal (to the extent possible) is the first step in a successful odor-removal procedure. After identifying the source of an odor, the more of that source you can remove, the less of an odor problem you will have to handle.
In pet odor situations, for instance, disposal of contaminated carpet padding and pretreatment of affected textiles with an acid rinse will dramatically improve your results.
Keep in mind that if the project involves fire or trauma cleanup, make sure you have been given permission to remove items prior to starting the project.
Treat it
The second step in odor removal involves treating the residual odors after the sources have been removed. Several treatment options are available, including adsorbents, neutralization, oxidization, biocides, counteraction, masking, and enzymatic digestion.
Here is the rewritten list of odor control methods:
Adsorbents
Adsorbents like activated charcoal and baking soda are highly effective in capturing odors on their surfaces. Activated charcoal is a powerful odor-trapping tool with its incredibly high surface area – a teaspoon with more surface area than a football field. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) also adsorbs some odors, albeit less effectively than activated charcoal.
Biocides
Biocides play a crucial role in inhibiting or killing odor-causing microorganisms. Disinfectants and antimicrobials effectively eliminate microbial odors, also known as microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOCs), produced by bacteria and fungi. In cases of severe microbial contamination, professional remediation is recommended.
Air Cleaners
Air cleaners with activated carbon filters remove odorous gases from the air. Specialty adsorbents can target specific odor compounds.
Counteractants
Counteractants work against complex odors made up of many compounds, like smoke. A combination of odor control methods is used, including masking agents that change the perception of malodors and pairing agents that combine with odors to neutralize them.
Neutralizers
Neutralizers are versatile in chemically balancing out various odors, making them a valuable tool in odor control. They work well for acids, chlorine, and other reactive compounds. For example, sodium bicarbonate neutralizes acid odors, while sodium thiosulfate neutralizes chlorine and other halogens.
Masking Agents
Masking agents are strong, pleasant fragrances that disguise malodors. Time-release granules, oils, or gel deodorants provide long-lasting odor control by slowly releasing the masking scent.
Oxidizers
Oxidation chemically breaks down odorous organic matter using oxygen. Oxidizing agents like hydrogen peroxide, chlorine bleach, and ozone are effective for odors from decomposition, skunk spray, and more.
Bioenzymatic Digestion
Specially engineered bacteria produce enzymes that consume odorous organic materials like animal waste, fuel oil, and decaying proteins. This natural odor control method is used in cleaning products as well.
Some odor problems can be remedied with just one of the techniques discussed above. Others require multiple procedures. It’s important to find a professional that understands the science of odor elimination & can assist you effectively, efficiently, & expeditiously. Adapted from an article Restoration Odors: Odor Removal Tips | Cleanfax Magazine. https://cleanfax.com/restoration-odors/
Getting Rid of Cigarette Smoke Odors (Tobacco and Cannabis)
Eliminating Cigarette and Cannabis Smoke Odors: A Guide for Homeowners, Realtors, and Property Managers
Persistent smoke odors from tobacco and cannabis can be a major obstacle when renting an apartment, selling a home, or even selling a vehicle. These lingering odors create an unpleasant environment and can significantly impact the property’s value.
The Impact of Smoke Odors on Property Value
A recent survey of realtors revealed that 88% of them find it challenging to sell a home where the previous owners smoked tobacco. Moreover, smoke odors can decrease a home’s value by up to 20%. This substantial reduction in value highlights the importance of effectively addressing smoke odors before selling a property.
Other Problematic Odors
In addition to smoke odors, other malodors can negatively affect a property’s value and appeal. These include:
- Pet odors
- Overcooked protein smells
- Strong food odors (e.g., fish, curry, onions, garlic)
Fortunately, the same odor elimination processes used for smoke odors can also be applied to these other problematic smells.
Cigarette and cannabis smoke odors, as well as other persistent malodors, can significantly impact a property’s value and desirability. Working with experienced odor elimination contractors, homeowners, realtors, and property managers, we can effectively address these issues, ensuring a more pleasant environment and maximizing the property’s potential on the market.
The Odor Elimination Process
Removing smoke and other stubborn odors requires a comprehensive approach that targets the source of the odor and neutralizes the lingering smell. Professional odor elimination services employ a variety of techniques, such as:
- Deep cleaning of surfaces and fabrics
- Ozone treatment
- Hydroxyl generators
- Air scrubbers with activated carbon filters
- Thermal fogging
- Sealants and encapsulants
By combining these methods, odor elimination experts can effectively remove smoke and other malodors, restoring the property to a fresh, odor-free state.
Benefits of Professional Odor Elimination
Investing in professional odor elimination services offers several advantages for homeowners, realtors, and property managers:
- Increased property value
- Faster sale or rental of the property
- Improved indoor air quality
- Enhanced comfort for occupants
- Reduced likelihood of odor recurrence
A Proven System for Eliminating Tobacco and Cannabis Odors
1: Thermal Fogging
2: Surface Cleaning
3: Targeted Treatment
Air Cleaning
In addition to surface cleaning and treatment, it’s crucial to clean the air in the space. As the Protection Agency recommends, using a HEPA air scrubber equipped with an activated carbon filter not only assists in removing odors but also improves indoor air quality.
Following this proven odor removal system and addressing all surfaces, materials, and air quality, tobacco and cannabis odors can be effectively eliminated from space, creating a fresh and welcoming environment.
What impact do unfavorable odors have?
- Health Effects
- Psychological and Emotional Impacts
- Quality of Life
- Performance and Behavior
In summary, harmful odors can substantially harm physical health, mental well-being, quality of life, and human performance and behavior.
Proper odor control is important to mitigate these wide-ranging detrimental effects on people.
The Positive Impact of Odor Removal
- Improved Health and Well-being
- Enhanced Psychological and Emotional Well-being
- Increased Quality of Life
- Improved Performance and Behavior
Investing in professional odor removal services can help you achieve these positive outcomes and create a healthier, more pleasant, and more productive environment for everyone who uses the space. By prioritizing odor control, you can improve your quality of life, support better physical and mental health, and enhance overall well-being.
Odor Sources
The Most Common Sources of Odor We Treat
Advice on removing skunks, pets, and smoke.
Pet Smell
So, this client bought a condo where the seller’s old dog had been peeing on the carpet for years.
Although the seller couldn’t smell it anymore, everyone else surely could!
They hired a carpet cleaner, but a few days later, the smell was back and worse than ever. Here’s the thing: there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for pet odors. If it’s been going on for a long time, the pad and subfloor might be soaked with urine.
Depending on how bad it is, you might need to do a deep clean, replace the carpet pad, or even rip out the whole carpet and flooring. Plus, you’ve got to be careful about using the right products for the type of carpet.
When dealing with stinky situations like this, it is often best to hire a pro.
The severity of the pet odor problem determines the appropriate course of action.
Skunk Smell
Talk about a nightmare! That smell can linger, and getting rid of it isn’t as simple as just spraying some air freshener around.
So many odor-fighting products exist, like hydroxyl machines, disinfectants, virucides, and deodorizers. It’s enough to make your head spin!
That’s where we come in. We’ve been around the block a few times when dealing with skunk odors, and we know these products like the back of our hand. We have the experience and training to know exactly what to use and when to use it.
Smoke smell
When eliminating smoke odors after a fire, the most common and effective solution is a comprehensive, deep cleaning. This involves meticulously cleaning every surface and area of the affected space, including often-overlooked spots like the tops of door frames and cabinet hinges and even behind appliances like the dishwasher.
The goal is to execute the most thorough cleaning the house or business has ever undergone, as even the smallest amount of residual soot can cause the smoke smell to persist.
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