Odor? What's going on in your home in Ottawa County

12/1/2016 (Permalink)

How clean is your home? Are there odors in your home from being closed up all winter? Do you smoke inside your home? Do you have kids or pets?  

If any of these things are applicable to you then listen up. While most homes can be cleaned or freshened up by you, there are times where it is best to bring in the professional. 80% of home owners say that the cleanliness of a home determined by how clean their floors are yet only 15% have their carpets cleaned yearly. So I ask you again, how clean is your home?

Lingering odors can be traced to numerous issues in and around your home that can be hazardous to you, your family and pets. Most home remedies can mask or provide a temporary solution to the issue however they will come back. It does not eliminate the hazard and so it remains while you think the problem has been solved.

There are 4 general rules of getting rid of unpleasant smells.

1. Locate and destroy the source of the smell
2. Thoroughly clean any surfaces or items that were affected by the source
3. Assess types of materials and cleaning products needed for each
4. Spray and Treat the area to deodorize the air and seal any remaining odors

The primary areas that we see the most odor take root and cause damage are in carpets, furniture, clothing, and drywall if they are exposed long enough. These surfaces must be cleaned to prevent the smell from coming back. Every material has its own physical properties and the professionals at SERVPRO of Muskegon and Holland/ W. Ottawa County will be able to properly assess which cleaning products and method will yield the best results.

Many odors such as, urine from pet and children, mold from water damage, cigarette smoke, smoke and fire damage can be eliminated with our expertise. Have an issue? You may want to visit apartmenttherapy.com for helpful DIY tips. SERVPRO of Muskegon and Holland/ W. Ottawa Co. is the faster to any size disaster or odor emergency.