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As a restoration professional, you play a crucial role in rejuvenating the physical aspects of damaged spaces. However, you may also encounter persistent, unpleasant odors during your restoration projects. In the article below, we provide guidance for addressing annoying, offensive and hazardous scents.
Odor control is a vital aspect of any restoration project because it directly impacts the well-being of people who live and work in the spaces you are restoring. Lingering odors can cause distress, discomfort, and even health issues. Therefore, you’ll want to prioritize odor control to help protect occupants and prevent potential liability issues.
When you perform effective odor control, you will ensure a thorough and successful restoration process, which can have a positive impact on your professional reputation.
The best strategy for dealing with difficult clients in home building and restoration projects is to avoid problems in the first place. You will notice early on if someone is prone to causing issues and you can lay the groundwork for a (more) trouble-free process by getting a few things right from the start.
A wide range of individuals and businesses can benefit from odor control solutions in restoration projects. Homeowners who have experienced water damage, fire incidents or other disasters will greatly appreciate a clean and fresh-smelling environment. Owners of commercial properties, such as hotels, restaurants, and office buildings rely on professional odor control to maintain a comfortable atmosphere for their employees and customers. Additionally, property managers, facility managers and real estate agents also greatly benefit from effective odor control, as it can help maintain property value, eliminate potential health risks, and create a pleasant environment for tenants and buyers.
To successfully address odors in your restoration projects, you should follow a systematic approach. The following steps outline an effective odor control system:
You have access to a variety of effective techniques and tools for odor remediation. These include thermal fogging, ozone generators, hydroxyl generators, activated carbon filters, and air purifiers. Thermal fogging disperses deodorizing agents in a fog form, penetrating difficult-to-reach areas and neutralizing odors. Ozone and hydroxyl generators break down and eliminate odor molecules in the air. Activated carbon filters and air purifiers are valuable tools for capturing and eliminating airborne contaminants and odors.
You also have other options at your disposal, such as air-ventilation improvements and carpet-cleaning methods, as well as activated charcoal, disinfectants, degreasers, enzyme cleaners, oxidizers, and stain and odor sealants.
Tip: Look into using EPA-approved cleaning products, which are safe for human health and the environment.
Remember: There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to odor remediation. Employing a combination of state-of-the art techniques and tools, tailored to a customer’s specific odor issue, ensures optimal results.
Consider offering high-quality air purifiers for sale to your satisfied odor-control customers. This will help them maintain better indoor air quality long after your remediation work is done.
Professional odor control is an essential component of many restoration projects – a way for you to create cleaner, safer, fresh-smelling environments for property owners, managers and occupants. You can ensure successful outcomes by understanding the various contaminants that can cause odors, implementing the best process, and using effective techniques and tools. So, if your business does not already offer professional odor control, consider adding it to your service offering as another way to earn more revenue!
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Bernd Wolfram
Head of Product