Odor Removal & Deodorization in Smithville
A lingering smell in a Smithville home usually comes from a hidden source, such as fluids under flooring or an animal in a crawl space. Once the source is gone, we clean and treat the surfaces.
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 Smithville
- Ozone only masks odor and is used when no one is inside
- Certain porous materials have to be replaced
- Ductwork goes to HVAC contractors
What to know in Smithville
Odors in Smithville homes and businesses tend to come from familiar sources: a death that went undiscovered, a septic or sewer backup, an animal that died under a floor, years of pet urine, or tobacco smoke in an older building. In rural houses, crawl spaces and outbuildings can hold odor sources that are easy to miss. Air fresheners and fans will not help for long; the source has to come out.
We inspect to find the source, remove contaminated materials, clean the remaining surfaces and then treat what is left. According to EPA, ozone can at most mask smells, is not a disinfectant and should be used only in empty spaces, so it is a tool we use rarely. There is more on smoke odor removal and sewage odor removal. Should the trail lead to a plumbing, septic or HVAC fault, we name the trade you need and explain what we saw.
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 Smithville
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 Woodbury, Gordonsville, Baxter, McMinnville, and Sparta, and anywhere else in DeKalb County.