Odor Removal - Urine

12/28/2015 (Permalink)

Eliminating an odor issue at a home in Scranton

Intense odors from from pre-existing urine contamination is common in water damage restoration. Because odor molecules are transported to the olfactory region by attaching themselves to moisture in the air, it stands to reason the more moisture present, the stronger the odor.

Odors can be eliminated ONLY if the source is identified and removed. This means treating the cause of the odor itself. Thus, urine decontamination may be necessary to safely restore the structure.

For general health and comfort of the inhabitants of the structure, it may be necessary to temporarily control the odor until elimination is procedures can be affected. This can be done by procedures known as masking, pairing or modifying.

Incomplete drying is the primary reason for residual odors after water damage restoration, and microbial growth is what causes the odors. This is another reason to hire a professional restoration company to mitigate water damage in your home or business. The corresponding odor is secondary damage, and with the proper drying techniques it can be eliminated.

SERVPRO of Carbondale/Clarks Summit/Old Forge is the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre leader in water damage restoration. Eliminating secondary damages, including lingering odor issues in a home or business, is what a professional restorer will do. We are an IICRC certified firm with the training necessary to properly mitigate water damage to a home or business. As an emergency services company, we are available 24/7 to meet any size disaster. Call us today at (570) 235-1646 should your home or business experience water damage or has a lingering odor issue.