Need bad smells removed from your home, business, or commercial property?
Choose 1-800 WATER DAMAGE for trusted odor removal services.
We offer comprehensive treatment for common and persistent smells, using proven methods to address the issue. With nationwide locations, we partner with plumbers, insurance companies, and other professionals, as well as homes and businesses, to deliver long-lasting results. Our skilled technicians are always available to help you.
How Odor Removal Services Can Help You
After a natural disaster or accident, restoring your property’s indoor air quality is a critical step in the restoration process.
Strong and unpleasant odors can linger long after dust, mold, soot, and other contaminants have been cleared from your home or business. These bad smells can make your space uncomfortable and, in some cases, practically unlivable. The longer they stay, the harder it can be to get rid of them.
1-800 WATER DAMAGE knows how to eliminate these odors from commercial and residential spaces. Our experienced professionals use proven techniques and industry-leading equipment to knock smells out at the source.
Our Odor Removal Process
We know how important it is to treat odors effectively.
That’s why we never use short-term solutions or masking agents to conceal a smell. We treat the issue comprehensively to deliver results you can count on.
Finding and Removing the Source
Our first order of business is to remove the odor’s source. This may be mold, mildew, soot, tobacco, cannabis, waste, or another problem-causing substance.
Surface cleaning and air fresheners might temporarily reduce odor intensity, but simply can’t address the underlying cause. Without treating the source, odors come back as soon as the temporary masking wears off.
Comprehensive Cleaning
Once we’ve identified the source of the odor, we work to eliminate it by removing affected materials and deep cleaning surfaces. Then, we move to deodorization, using specialized equipment to neutralize remaining odor molecules throughout your property.
Advanced Equipment for Expert Odor Removal
We use commercial-grade, industry-specific equipment to remove odors and help restore your peace of mind.
Here’s how we address foul smells in your home or business:
HEPA Air Scrubbers
HEPA air scrubbers work similarly to air filters and purifiers, but with added power and effectiveness. A HEPA air scrubber helps create a cleaner indoor environment for you both during and after our team gets to work. These units work to clear away mold spores, dust particles, smoke, and other airborne impurities that contribute to persistent odors. In addition, we also use an activated carbon filter in the air scrubber to adsorb the gaseous odors that is in the environment.
Thermal Fogging
Our expert odor removal specialists also use thermal fogging to root out smoke odors and other stubborn smells. The fog reaches into cracks, crevices, and porous materials where odors have settled, neutralizing odor molecules throughout the affected area. This technique is especially effective for smoke odors from fire damage.
Hydroxyl Generators
Our hydroxyl generators provide another powerful option for odor removal services. These units produce hydroxyl radicals that help break down odor-causing molecules and reduce odors at the source. In many cases, treatment can be performed without requiring occupants to leave the property.
Before applying these advanced deodorization techniques, we remove contaminated materials, clean affected surfaces, and extract odor-causing residues.
Common Odors We Remove
No matter where the unpleasant odors in your home or business come from, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE can assess the situation and determine the right strategy to address them.
Our professional odor removal services address a wide range of odor types, each requiring specialized knowledge and techniques.
Smoke Odor Removal
Smoke odors from fire damage are some of the most difficult smells to eliminate.
Smoke penetrates deeply into building materials, furnishings, and ventilation systems, leaving behind residues that continue to produce odors long after the fire is extinguished.
Our smoke odor removal service addresses both the residue and the odors it creates, using specialized cleaning techniques, thermal fogging, and other deodorization methods.
Tobacco and Cannabis Odors
Tobacco and cannabis odors create unique challenges because of a combination of particulate residue and odor molecules that cling to virtually every surface they contact.
Our professional odor removal service for tobacco and cannabis odors includes deep cleaning all surfaces to remove tar and resin residues, and comprehensive deodorization via thermal fogging, and the use of industry specific air scrubbers with activated carbon filters that adsorb gaseous odors. We pay special attention to drywall, ceilings, cabinets, and other hard surfaces, where tobacco/cannabis smoke residue can build up and trap persistent odors.
This service is especially valuable for property managers and real estate agents preparing properties for new tenants or buyers, and for businesses addressing smoking-related odors in their facilities.
Mold and Mildew Odors
The musty smell associated with mold and mildew is a telltale sign of moisture problems that need to be addressed by mold removal and remediation experts.
Just masking these odors won’t solve the problem. It leaves the underlying mold problem unaddressed. Our odor removal service for mold and mildew smells starts with identifying and treating the moisture source, then addressing existing mold growth.
We remove contaminated materials when necessary, clean salvageable surfaces, and use HEPA air scrubbers to address mold spores in the air.
Sewage and Waste Odors
Our sewage cleanup services address contamination and resulting odors through a proven process that prioritizes safety and thoroughness.
We start by safely removing sewage and waste materials, then thoroughly clean and treat affected areas. Our odor removal team then neutralizes remaining sewage odors using specialized deodorizing techniques.
Multiple Treatments for Persistent Odors
With some odors, we may need to come back for multiple treatments.
If that’s the case for your property, you can count on our commitment to complete odor elimination.
Persistent odors often require a layered approach, with initial treatments addressing the bulk of the problem and follow-up treatments targeting remaining odor molecules. Our dedication to thorough odor elimination means we don’t consider the job complete until you’re satisfied with the results.
Comprehensive Damage Restoration Services
Often, lingering odors stem from other damage, such as fire, flooding, mold, or sewage overflow.
Whatever the issue with your home or business, one call will solve it all. At 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, odor removal services are just one of the many trusted treatments we offer.
From water damage cleanup to mold remediation and fire damage restoration, our skilled team of technicians can step in to address a variety of concerns.
When you experience property damage that leads to persistent odors, you need a restoration company that can address both the structural damage and the resulting air quality issues.
Our 24/7 emergency services make it easier to get treatment whenever you need it. When disaster strikes, causing odor problems and other damage, you can count on 1-800 WATER DAMAGE to respond immediately and comprehensively.
The 1-800 WATER DAMAGE Difference in Odor Removal
In addition to our high standard of workmanship, we also bring enormous compassion to the job, working diligently to deliver impactful results. Our personalized approach to professional odor removal can reduce the lengthy timelines typically associated with treatments, so you can get back to normal as soon as possible.
We work closely with insurance companies to help facilitate smoother claims processing and coordination. Our nationwide network of locations means we can respond quickly. Enter your zip code to find a 1-800 WATER DAMAGE location near you, and connect with professionals who understand odor removal and have the tools to address your specific situation.
Odor Removal for Commercial Properties
Commercial properties face unique challenges when dealing with persistent odors.
Our professional odor removal service for commercial properties accounts for customer perception, employee comfort, regulatory requirements, and business operations.
We work with you to develop treatment plans that minimize disruption to your operations and can coordinate odor removal across multiple spaces for multi-unit properties.
Contact 1-800 WATER DAMAGE for Odor Removal Services
Get started with your local 1-800 WATER DAMAGE team. To get impactful odor removal services or other damage restoration, request service today. Our team will respond quickly to assess your odor problem, develop a treatment plan, and begin restoring fresh, clean air to your property.
Don’t let persistent odors diminish your quality of life or business operations. Professional odor removal service from 1-800 WATER DAMAGE addresses odors at their source, using advanced equipment and proven techniques to eliminate smells that ordinary cleaning can’t touch. Enter your zipcode to find a location near you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Odor Removal
How long does professional odor removal take?
The timeline for odor removal varies based on the odor source, its severity, and how deeply it has penetrated materials. Some odor removal treatments can be completed in one visit, though persistent odors may require multiple treatments over several days or weeks. Our technicians provide timeline estimates after assessing your specific situation.
Can odors come back after professional treatment?
When odors are properly treated at their source, they should not return. However, if the underlying problem that caused the odor, such as moisture issues leading to mold or ongoing smoking in the property, is not addressed, new odors can develop. Our professional odor removal service addresses both the existing odor and the conditions that created it, helping prevent odors from returning.
What’s the difference between masking odors and removing them?
Masking uses perfumes or deodorizers to temporarily cover up smells, leaving the odor source untouched and the smell returning once the masking agent dissipates. Professional odor removal eliminates the source of odors and neutralizes odor molecules that have penetrated materials, providing odor elimination rather than temporary masking.
Can you remove odors in occupied spaces?
We use odor removal techniques like HEPA air scrubbing and hydroxyl generation that don’t require you to leave your home or business. Some treatments may require you to leave the property for a time. We discuss any occupancy requirements with you before beginning treatment and can schedule work to minimize inconvenience.
Will odor removal damage my belongings or property?
Our professional odor removal methods are designed to eliminate odors without damaging your property or belongings. We use proven techniques for each material type and situation. In some cases, heavily contaminated materials may need to be removed, but we always discuss these recommendations with you before proceeding.