Many people love to make their homes smell great with perfumes, scented candles, and open windows. However, when unpleasant smells like garbage, a pet accident, and musty mold are in the mix, eliminating them can be difficult. Fortunately, some odor removal techniques are more effective than spraying fabric refresher or window opening.

Remove the Stuff

Many homeowners try to mask unpleasant smells by spritzing fabric refreshers, opening windows, or lighting candles. But when the problem is much more severe, hiring trained professionals in odor removal Ottawa is often best. Start by separating everything in a room into three piles: 1) absolute trash, 2) treasures you can’t live without, and 3) not sure. For items in the not sure pile, go through it several times and ask yourself if you need it. Once you get rid of the excess stuff, the smells should disappear, too.

If you still notice musty odors, you may need to address a moisture issue like mold or mildew.

Clean the Area

Unpleasant smells can affect your home or business in many ways. If you are trying to sell a property, for example, the scent of tobacco smoke or pet urine can deter potential buyers. Unpleasant smells can also be caused by water damage or rotting food. These smells are more severe and can require professional cleanup.

If you are experiencing unpleasant odors in your house, the best thing to do is wash the area with hot water and antibacterial soap. It will help remove bacteria, and the smells will also go away. Once the area is clean, spray white vinegar mixed with water to disinfect it and eliminate any lingering odors.

Refresh the Air

The capital city of Canada, Ottawa, is renowned for its clean air and high quality of life. It is a hub of higher education and has one of the country’s highest concentrations of educated citizens. It also has an impressive economic sector revolving around telecommunication and environmental technology.

Nevertheless, like any other city and country in the world, it does have its fair share of pollution problems. These problems stem mainly from vehicular emissions, factory emissions, and burning organic materials such as wood and fossil fuels.

Thankfully, the average PM2.5 reading in 2019 was 7.3 micrograms, which still puts it well within WHO’s target bracket for good air quality. However, it would help to know more about the causes of this air pollution, which would give us a better idea of what to look out for, such as heightened levels in winter.

Removing the Source

A musty odor may be caused by mold growth, a severe health issue. Commercial deodorizers and air fresheners may mask the smell but won’t eliminate it. The source must be addressed to make the area healthy, clean, and odor-free. The odor removal experts work diligently to get the job done right and remain by your side until the job is completed satisfactorily.