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2/3/2023 (Permalink)
Our expertise in odor removal is why you should call SERVPRO of Sioux Falls
You might already know that SERVPRO is your best choice for professional cleaning and restoration after a disaster strikes. We have professionals everywhere who are ready to handle storm, water, mold and fire damage. But did you know we can also handle pesky odor removals?
A disaster damaging your property is certainly a worst-case scenario for all of us, and when it happens, it can lead to a stressful recovery. In the midst of getting everything put back together, worrying about odors is likely far from your mind.
Unfortunately, every disaster can come with smells that might linger long-term in your home when they are not taken care of in a timely fashion. Even when your home is immaculately clean, you might have odors hiding out in places you never thought to look.
The good news is that there is a solution to every odor problem, and our professionals can kick smells to the curb quickly.
Odors are caused by airborne particles and gasses in the air. After removing the initial source of the smell, our experts employ various products and deodorizers in a scientific manner to eliminate odors completely.
Some of the products we use in our process include:
Masking agents. These are not a primary source of removal, but instead they are used to cover—or mask—the smell so that the restoration can move forward in a more pleasant atmosphere.
Filtration agents. On furniture and building materials, an absorbent substance is required in order to suck smells out and eliminate them. These agents also capture particles in the air and trap them as they pass through a filter.
Disinfectants and sanitizers. These two substances will be used all through the problem area to kill odor-causing bacteria and fungi.
These may only be a few of the tools and techniques our professionals will use during your restoration, but they are some of the most common.
When we start the odor-removing process, we will follow four steps:
1. Remove the source. Smells cannot be completely eliminated until the source is identified and handled appropriately. As much as we are able, removing the source will be the first step in the process.
2. Clean residue from surfaces. Once the source of the odor is removed or otherwise dealt with, all surfaces and areas will need to be thoroughly cleaned and deodorized. If proper cleaning doesn’t happen, smells will continue to linger.
3. Recreate the odor-causing conditions. In order to hit all the same surfaces that the disaster hit, we will employ deodorizer in a similar fashion. This means if your home was damaged by smoke, we will use “deodorizing smoke” to correct it.
4. Seal exposed surfaces. When a situation is extreme, it may become necessary to seal odors in using a sealant that blocks them from being released into the air. This step will be used if removal is not possible or becomes too expensive.
Timing is essential when it comes to effective odor removal. If your home has an issue that resulted from an emergency situation, we are ready to respond quickly in order to lessen deep damages and reduce the cost of your recovery. SERVPRO of Sioux Falls is locally owned, which means we are just around the corner and can act fast when you need our help.
If you experience an odor or other damage inside your home or business, call us at any time, 24⁄7. We have the training and equipment to quickly get your property back in operation.