Eliminating the smoke odor from a house requires first locating the source of the smell. This step ensures that all areas adding to the odor are addressed. Professionals conduct a complete inspection of the property, including the walls, ceilings, carpets, and furniture. This analysis helps them understand where the smoke odor is embedded and, by extension, determine the extent of the contamination. Knowing the ins and outs of the inspection, professionals can create a plan to unseat the smoke odor from the identified sources and any areas downwind that might be involved. Without this hard-nosed approach to the science of smoke and the art of unmaking it, any next steps taken are bound to have limited effectiveness.
Next comes thorough cleaning to remove any leftover smoke particles. Experts use special kinds of equipment, like HEPA filters and ozone machines. These tools actually break down and neutralize the smoke molecules. They clean all the surfaces, and they don't miss a spot. That means they clean the walls, floors, and ceilings. Soft furnishings, like drapes, carpets, and upholstery, often require steam cleaning or some other special treatment. It is very possible that some of the smoke particles have settled into every nook and cranny.
At last, experts target the area with an all-purpose deodorizing treatment that leaves behind a fresh, clean scent. The team might employ an effective thermal fogging system to penetrate all surfaces of the area and render them odor-free. This step of the process is effectively supplemented by a state-of-the-art air purification system that greatly enhances the indoor air quality of your space and works in overdrive to eliminate smoke odors.
Professionals also apply special sealants to surfaces like walls and floors that lock in any residual odors. Experts then advise homeowners on better maintaining their space's ventilation system to keep any remaining smoke from getting back into the space.