3 Methods for Removing Smoke Odor

5/23/2022 (Permalink)

Ozone machines are often used by professionals for smoke cleaning.

Three Methods of Odor Elimination

If your Claysburg, PA, business suffers a fire, there will also be smoke damage. The associated odor can be very difficult to remove, but a fire restoration service has the necessary tools to do so. The following are three of the most common methods of odor elimination. These techniques can be used together or separately to restore your business to its pre-fire condition.

1. Air Filters
Air filters are an ideal method of smoke cleaning due to their simplicity. The machine draws in air, filters out the smoke particles and expels clean air. HEPA and carbon filters are great for this purpose. The length of time the machine needs to run and the frequency of filter change depending on the machine’s size and the amount of smoke particulates in the area. This method of odor elimination is also called air scrubbing.

2. Ozone Machines
Ozone machines are often used by professionals for smoke cleaning. The air we breathe has two oxygen molecules. Ozone, on the other hand, is composed of three oxygen molecules. The additional molecule bonds with smoke particles. This chemical reaction creates a new gaseous substance that does not have a discernible odor.

3. Thermal Foggers
The thermal fogging method of smoke cleaning works well for stubborn residual odors. During the fire, many surfaces expand due to the increased temperature. When the fire was extinguished, the surfaces cooled and contracted, allowing the smoke odor to become trapped. Thermal foggers reheat the area, allowing the deodorizing molecules to penetrate the trapped particles. The deodorizer is released as a mist so that it works in the air as well as on surfaces.
Eliminating lingering unpleasant odors can be one of the trickiest aspects of any restoration project. Fortunately, there are a variety of approaches that can be taken. A certified restoration service has the knowledge and experience to help you select the right one for your commercial property.