Odor Removal & Deodorization in Cowan
Odor that will not leave a Cowan home usually comes from a specific source in flooring, walls or a crawlspace. We remove that source and then deodorize.
A lingering odor usually means contamination is still present somewhere in the structure or furnishings. We locate it, remove what cannot be saved, and use deodorizing equipment only after the source is gone.
Local considerations in Cowan
- Ozone does not remove odors and is only used, if ever, in unoccupied spaces
- Crawlspaces are a common hidden source
- HVAC duct cleaning is referred out
How this works in Cowan
Odors in Cowan's older homes and downtown buildings often hide in places that are hard to see: a rat that died between joists, a floor drain whose trap has gone dry, plaster walls holding years of tobacco smoke, a cat's favorite corner soaked into subfloor, or residue left after a death was cleaned only on the surface. Warm, humid weather in the creek valley can make a faint smell suddenly strong, and old ductwork can spread it from room to room.
We find the source, take out the materials holding the odor, wash what stays and then treat what is left. EPA's guidance is that ozone does not disinfect, may only mask odors, and belongs only in rooms with nobody in them, so it is a limited tool for us. Smokers' homes are covered on our smoke odor removal page and decomposition on decomposition odor removal. If plumbing or HVAC is the cause, we explain what we found and which trade to call.
For a step-by-step explanation of the process, safety precautions and what we hand to other specialists, see our main odor removal & deodorization page.
Specialized odor removal & deodorization in Cowan
Specific situations we handle here include decomposition odor removal, smoke odor removal, pet urine odor removal, sewage odor removal, and ozone & hydroxyl treatment.
Nearby, we provide the same service in Decherd, Winchester, Sewanee, Estill Springs, and Monteagle, and anywhere else in Franklin County.