DIY Odor Removal Tips
Many property owners search for ways to remove odor before calling a professional. For minor household odors, there are a few safe steps you can try.
Open windows when weather allows, increase ventilation, remove trash or spoiled materials, wash hard surfaces with appropriate cleaners, and clean washable fabrics. A HEPA vacuum can also help remove odor-causing particles from some surfaces. For mild pet odors, clean the area quickly and avoid using heat or steam before the source has been treated, since heat can sometimes set odors deeper into materials.
DIY methods have limits. Air fresheners and sprays usually mask the smell instead of removing it. If the odor is tied to smoke, mold, sewage, water damage, or contamination inside walls, floors, ducts, or belongings, professional deodorization is the better option.
Do not use ozone machines in occupied spaces, and do not disturb suspected mold growth without proper containment.
For strong, recurring, or disaster-related odors, contact Thompson.