Odor Removal & Deodorization in Franklin
In Franklin's older homes, odor can soak into plaster, wood and crawl-space soil; in newer homes, it often hides in carpet pad and drywall. Either way, we locate the source, remove it, and then clean and treat what remains.
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 Franklin
- Per EPA guidance, ozone at most masks odor and only belongs in empty spaces; it is not a disinfectant.
- Sealing affected surfaces is considered only after the source has been removed.
- We let you know if a problem points to plumbing or HVAC work that others should handle.
Planning odor removal & deodorization in Franklin
Plaster walls, original wood floors and old crawl spaces give Franklin's historic homes their character, and they also hold odor. After a death, a sewage leak or years of indoor smoking, smell can settle into materials that newer homes simply do not have. We start by identifying the source and removing materials that cannot be cleaned, then clean the remaining surfaces and, if needed, seal them. Smoke odor removal in older houses can mean cleaning walls, ceilings and woodwork room by room.
Deodorizing equipment has a role only after the source is gone. If ozone or hydroxyl treatment is used, ozone requires an empty house without people, pets or plants, and neither method disinfects; at best they reduce lingering smell. Ductwork that carries odor between rooms goes to an HVAC contractor. We tell you honestly whether full removal is realistic, especially where old porous materials absorbed odor for a long time and replacement may make more sense.
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 Franklin
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 Brentwood, Thompson's Station, Forest Hills, Nolensville, and Oak Hill, and anywhere else in Williamson County.