Fire Smoke Odour Removal

Professional Smoke Odour Removal Services

In the immediate aftermath of a fire, once of course it’s safe to re-enter the building, the very first thing that generally hits people is the smell. Depending on what has been burned, the acrid odour penetrates seemingly every single surface in the property and it smells terrible.

We’re guessing that if you are on this page then you’ve probably tried removing the smell yourself. There are some simple steps that you can take which we outline below.

Open the windows. This is a relatively simple thing but people so often forget to do it. Gets some air flowing through the building to remove the smells outside. When smoke odour is contained, it continues to permeate through surfaces in the building. Put some fans near doors and windows so the fan air circulation will help to move the smells and soot particles still present outside the building.
Deep Cleaning. The very best way to remove the smell is to clean everything. Simply trying to cover up the smell using air fresheners, scented candles and the like will not do the trick long term. Everything needs to be thoroughly and deeply cleaned. The simple truth is that smoke particles get everywhere and it needs to be cleaned out properly. When vacuuming, using a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter will help enormously
Repaint or redecorate. The level of repainting or redecorating necessary depends on the amount of as well as the type of smoke odour damage that you have to deal with. For example, wallpaper may absorb more of the odours that a painted wall. In general, the softer the materials affected, the more likely they are to retain foul smells. A simple example is that a wool carpet will absorb much more than a vinyl floor.
Air conditioning systems need to be thoroughly cleaned out. Ducting systems such as hot air vents, inlet vents, bathroom air ventilation systems and the like may help or hinder the process. If a vent is going straight outdoors then it will help. In other instances, ventilation systems can carry smoke and other particles from one room to the other. In any case, the systems themselves need to be thoroughly cleaned.

Professional Teams Available to Help All Across the UK

The steps above are broadly similar to those that we take when carrying our smoke odour removal on a professional basis. The main difference is that we undertake this sort of work all the time. We are highly trained, skilled and equipped with the knowledge and know-how necessary to make light work of a difficult as well as very smelly job. We also have commercial or industrial grade equipment available to us that gets the job done quicker and more effectively than domestic equipment would allow.

Have you heard of a Hydroxyl Generator? In some very difficult and stubborn instances, removing smoke smells might need the use of a hydroxyl generator. Hydroxyl generators produce oxidizing gasses that break apart odour molecules. We cover the whole country and are here to help. We have teams in and around most areas of the country including Banbury, Hereford and Leicester.

Whether your needs are large or small, please email: info@germsfreeltd.co.uk or call: 08009991500 or visit our Contact page for more information.