Smoke Odor Removal
Eliminated at the Source

Professional odor removal is the process of identifying the source of persistent odors inside a home and eliminating them at the molecular level. Unlike air fresheners or surface cleaners that mask smells temporarily, professional odor removal targets the compounds causing the odor and neutralizes them permanently. If you can still smell it after cleaning, the odor has penetrated into materials that surface cleaning cannot reach.

Odors that require professional treatment typically come from fire and smoke damage, sewage backups, water damage and mold growth, pet contamination, decomposition, or chemical spills. These odors absorb into porous materials like drywall, carpet padding, wood framing, insulation, and soft furnishings. In many cases the source material must be removed entirely before treatment can be effective.

Five Star Restoration uses advanced odor removal methods tailored to the specific type of contamination. Our process may include thermal fogging, hydroxyl generators, ozone treatment, or a combination depending on the severity and source of the odor. We also identify and remove contaminated materials that are holding the odor in place. The goal is complete elimination, not temporary coverage. Our odor removal process follows IICRC guidelines for fire, smoke, and water related odor contamination.