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Ask the Expert: Smoke Odor Removal Tips Using Hydroxyl Generators

Hydroxyl generators really have become one of the main tools used for odor removal projects big and small in the restoration industry in recent years. The machines tend to be favored by contractors because they are not only effective, but also more safe than ozone and don't harm people or items.

This Ask the Expert video was done in the wake of the 2018 California wildfires, but the tips remain true for any odor removal job. The key ingredient to handling wildfire smoke odor and damage jobs is being proactive. Tom McArdle from Odorox has more tips to make every odor removal job a success.

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Michelle Blevins is the former Editor-in-Chief of Restoration & Remediation. From April 2015 through July 2021, Michelle oversaw all of the editorial content and focused on multimedia efforts for the brand.

Tom McArdle is the Vice President of the Odorox Hydroxyl Group. He is a trainer and education specialist for the disaster restoration industry and travels throughout the United States conducting seminars and workshops. Reach him at tmcardle@odoroxhg.com.