Ideally, people aim to keep their homes smelling fresh and clean, so it is often unwelcome to have unpleasant odors lingering around the house. These bad smells could totally spoil the ambiance and result in other problems. Most often, it’s hard to track the source of these unpleasant smells, and it may take the services of a professional odor removal company like ServiceMaster by Wright to completely remove the bad smell in your property.
Detecting what causes these smells and odors may be challenging and confusing, that’s why ServiceMaster by Wright will show you how to detect bad odors and what to do with them.
Most Common Sources of Bad Odors in the Home
- Garbage bins and trash cans. Leftover food, spills and grease could accumulate over time and develop unpleasant smells inside your trash bins. Be sure to take out your trash everyday and clean the can by spraying it with diluted bleach and letting it sit for a few hours, then rinse it and use soap to wash the bleach out. Use deodorizers for garbage disposals.
- Dirty dishwasher. Your dishwasher's damp and warm environment is the perfect breeding place for mold and mildew, not to mention leftover food particles. Aside from wiping the interior down often, you can fill a bowl with vinegar, empty the dishwasher and place the bowl on the lower rack, and run a normal cycle selecting extra and hot rinse to remove the smell.
- Wet laundry. Avoid placing your laundry basket in you bathroom to prevent exposing your dirty clothes to steam from showers and baths. Bacteria grows faster in humid environments, so wash wet clothes as soon as possible.
- Sheets and bedding. Your sheets should be washed regularly to remove dust, dirt and body oils.
- New furniture. New furniture smells may be due to the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and they can be harmful to your health. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), VOCs can cause headaches, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, nasal and optic irritations, and in some cases could cause damages to the liver, kidney and central nervous system. To remove VOCs, consider purchasing an air purifier with a carbon filter.
- Pets. If you have pets, bathe them often to remove bad smells and stop bacterial growth from their hall falling out. Clean the areas where they sleep and eat regularly with soap and water. Remove pet hair by vacuuming often.
- Mold. Mold is a fungus that thrives in dark and damp places. Musty smells coming from the basement or under sinks may signify the presence of mold. Contact a mold removal company company like ServiceMaster by Wright to perform mold remediation on your property.
Health Effects of Odors
- Experiencing health effects from odors depends on a lot of factors, such as the type of chemical, the concentration of the chemical in the air, the length of exposure, and the sensitivity of the person/s exposed to the chemicals.
- Lower concentrations of odors from some chemicals also afford lower health effects.
- Odors may also signify problems inside the house that need to be fixed, such as mold growth, gas leaks, or sewage backups.
- Odors can cause mild discomfort to serious problems, such as eye, nose and throat irritation; coughing, wheezing, or breathing problems; dizziness; headaches; nausea; and a shift in mood or stress levels.
Odor Removal Service?
Contact ServiceMaster by Wright, Southwest Florida’s Trusted After-Restoration Cleaning Company
When it comes to professional odor removal services in Southwest Florida, ServiceMaster by Wright is the company to call. For over 40 years, we have been helping residential and commercial property owners navigate the uncertainty after fire, water, storm, or mold damage. We offer a wide range of cleaning services, including odor removal and deodorization. ServiceMaster by Wright has a team of licensed and fully bonded professionals and restoration specialists who have been trained in the industry’s best practices and methods and utilize state-of-the-art cleaning solutions and equipment to completely remove unpleasant smells in your home. We are also an IICRC-certified firm and a Preferred Vendor for insurance companies in Florida.
Contact ServiceMaster by Wright today at (239) 431-9947 or connect with us online for more details.
We are serving customers all throughout Bonita Springs, Bradenton, Cape Coral, Captiva, Englewood, Estero, Fort Myers, Iona, LaBelle, Lehigh Acres, Longboat Key, Marco Island, Naples, North Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, San Carlos Park, Sanibel Island, Sarasota, Siesta Key, and Venice, Florida.
