Odor Removal In My Home

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odors

 

We at ServiceMaster Restoration by the Griffin Company can help you remove odors when you have water or fire damage at your home or simply a mold issue. But we know that odors can be a problem even without any of these occurrences happening.  We would like to share some helpful tips that may help.

We all know that exhaust fans and open windows only go so far toward eliminating foul odors. Making your sniffer happy oftentimes requires something extra, like baking powder, vinegar or special charcoal. For smells that make you run out of the room holding your nose, try these tricks:

  • Identify the Source to Remove It

The key to odor removal is removing the source of odors. If mold, mildew, faulty plumbing or an animal carcass in your chimney is causing the smell, then spraying air fresheners and burning candles will only temporarily overpower the stench. You need to eliminate the source of the problem to truly fix the issue.

  • Dishwasher Smells

Fill a dishwasher-safe cup with white vinegar, place it on the top rack, and run it through a cycle without any dishes. If you don’t have a safe cup, pour two cups of vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher. Be prepared for the vinegar to smell for an hour or so, but then all smells will be gone.

  • Pet Odors

Activated charcoal, which is a form of carbon that has been “activated” to make it extremely porous, is great for absorbing a range of odors, especially those caused by pets. You can buy activated charcoal specifically designed for pet odors. Put them in or near your litter box to help mitigate the stink.

  • Washing Machine Odors

The door on front-load washing machines seals so tight that air never circulates inside, allowing mold and mildew to grow-and stink up the laundry room. Wash away the mold and the smell by running a cycle with only two cups of bleach and warm or hot water.

  • Garbage Disposal Odors

Cut a lemon, lime or orange into chunks and drop them into the running disposal. The citrus will get rid of most odors. If not, follow up with half a cup of white vinegar with cold water.

  • Refrigerator Odors

The age-old solution to tame fridge odors is to open a box of baking soda and stick it on a shelf or along the back. Change it annually and keep it away from vegetables since the sodium bicarbonate in the baking soda can cause leafy veggies to wilt quickly. Sodium bicarbonate has a unique chemical property that attracts and absorbs odors.

  • Carpet Smells

Vinegar is highly acidic, which enables it to kill bacteria and also remove urine smells. Mix one- part vinegar with three parts water and rub it on the carpet with a cloth. Then rinse the carpet with water and let it air dry.

  • Cigarette Smells

For occasional cigarette odors a simple air freshener may work. But heavy smoking over a long period requires washing, sealing and painting the walls may be a must. It may also require cleaning the duct system.

  • Bathroom Odors

Just your exhaust fan or candles may not be the solution. You may need a long-term odor remover. Glade has some effective products. Febreze may be a good choice as well.

 

Hopefully these will help you with these common household odors. If you have a hidden odor that you just can’t seem to locate, please give us a call. This odor may be related to a mold issue that may be potential harmful to you and your family’s health.

Please remember whether it be water damage, fire damage, mold, or vandalism, we at ServiceMaster Restoration by the Griffin Company are here locally to help. We service Mobile and Baldwin Counties and the Pensacola area. We are available 24 hours a day when a disaster occurs. Please visit our website at www.servicemasternow.com to learn more about us and our services.

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