SERVPRO Can Return You to an Odor-free Environment | SERVPRO® of Van Nuys South

1/9/2023 (Permalink)

If you experience an odor or any other damage inside your home, call SERVPRO of Van Nuys South day or night.

With multiple locations placed all across the country, SERVPRO provides rapid restoration and cleaning services to homes and businesses faced with damage from calamities of all sizes. After a disaster, a lingering odor is one of several challenges that can emerge, even after the damage has been addressed.

Dealing with a disaster-damaged property can be daunting and complicated. With so much to concentrate on during the recovery process, a lingering stench may be the last thing on your mind.

While you may be able to ignore the unpleasant odor for a while, the longer you wait to have it treated, the worse it will become. Even if you work hard to keep your home clean, nasty odors can stay hidden until they reveal themselves and become unavoidable.

The good news is: If you’re fighting a nasty odor that just won’t leave, we have the solution! Let’s go over the effective process we undergo to eliminate odors once and for all.

<h3removal-techniques">Odor Removal Techniques

Odors are created by chemicals, gases or small particles found in the air. As soon as their source is removed, our specialists combine advanced technologies with certified agents and practices to professionally eliminate odors.

Some of these include:

Masking agents. While this isn’t our main disposal approach, these agents help to hide the smell to freshen up the environment while our team begins preparing their next course of action.

*Filtration agents.*Like a cleaning sponge, absorption agents soak up odors from furnishing and building supplies. Once the adsorption solution crosses through the filtration agent, the odor is taken from the air and locked in place.

Disinfectants and sanitizers. These compounds are utilized throughout the affected locations to destroy and eradicate any bacteria and fungi that may be generating the stench.

While there are other methods that our specialists can employ to eliminate smells from your home, these three are crucial tools in the process of thoroughly deodorizing your house.

<h3signature-4-step-process">The Signature 4-Step Process

Four essential steps make up our certified method for eliminating odors:

1. Remove the source. Debris tainted with odor-creating residue will keep spreading the bad odor until the issue’s source has been found and eliminated. If possible, we manage the source before taking any other steps.

2. Clean residue from surfaces. All areas need to be deep-cleaned and deodorized after the odor origin has been eliminated. Small particles and residue will continue to produce offensive smells if they are not thoroughly cleansed.

3. Recreate the odor-causing conditions. In a similar manner to how odor-emitting compounds first infiltrated the surface, our professionals will apply a deodorizer. For instance, if smoke was the root of the problem, we would utilize “deodorizing smoke” during this step.

4. Seal exposed surfaces. If the odor problem is severe, sealants may be needed to prevent the odor-producing compounds from making their way back inside. This phase is implemented when odor treatment becomes prohibitively expensive or impossible to execute.

A rapid response is crucial when dealing with stubborn smells. If you’re at war with a lingering odor inside your home, our team has the tools and expertise to scare off nasty smells for good. When disaster strikes, turn to SERVPRO of Van Nuys South and we can be at your side in a flash!

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.