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Articles Tagged with ''smoke odor remediation''

Drone Picture of top of house fully burnt from fire

The Real Test of Fire Restoration: Post-Restoration Evaluation Explained

How verification, documentation, and odor evaluation define your success in fire restoration
Lorne McIntyre
Lorne McIntyre CR
April 21, 2026
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Here’s how post-restoration evaluation verifies your work after fire restoration is complete through documentation, odor assessment, and residue removal. 


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Odor from Air Conditioner

Why Smoke Odors Return After Fire Damage Restoration

Learn and understand deodorization limits, the science of smell, and odor persistence
Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
Briana C. Scott
Briana C. Scott
April 6, 2026
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Learn why smoke odor can return after proper fire damage restoration which includes deodorization limits and the science behind our perception of odor.


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Photos from homes damaged by WUI Smoke entering stucco walls and hidden building cavities

How Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Smoke Enters Stucco Walls and Hidden Building Cavities

Heat, pressure, and drainage vents can drive smoke into stucco walls and hidden cavities
Patrick Moffett
Patrick Moffett
March 12, 2026
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Learn how wildfire smoke and thermal pressure enter stucco wall systems through drainage openings, creating hidden contamination inside wall cavities and building assemblies.


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Ask Annissa: Cleaning and Deodorizing Antique Dolls After Wildfire Smoke Damage
Ask Annissa

Cleaning and Deodorizing Antique Dolls After Wildfire Smoke Damage

Expert guidance on restoring delicate porcelain dolls after wildfire smoke exposure
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
February 5, 2026
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In this episode of Ask Annissa, a homeowner impacted by the Pacific Palisades Fire asked for guidance on restoring her antique porcelain dolls damaged by the smoke. Annissa shares best practices for cleaning, deodorizing, and documenting.




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Ask Annissa: Best Practices for Handling and Cleaning Contents After a Wildfire
Ask Annissa

Best Practices for Handling and Cleaning Contents After a Wildfire

Expert guidance that restoration professionals can share to help prevent cross-contamination and odor issues
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
January 22, 2026
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In this episode of Ask Annissa, she shares best practices for packout, transporting, and cleaning wildfire-contaminated contents. She gives restoration professionals clear, defensible protocols to share with their customers. 




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Ask Annissa: How to Safely Clean Soot-Damaged Books
Ask Annissa

How to Safely Clean Soot-Damaged Books

Annissa Coy provides expert guidance on removing soot and smoke odors from books without causing damage
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
January 15, 2026
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After soot damaged a customer’s books in a kitchen fire, an industry professional asked for Annissa’s expert insights on cleaning them safely. See what works and what you should avoid.




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IICRC, RIA and CIRI Release New Technical Guide for Wildfire Restoration

IICRC, RIA and CIRI Release Technical Guide for Safe Wildfire Restoration

This new guide counters misinformation, offering science-based wildfire restoration practices
December 11, 2025
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IICRC, RIA and CIRI unveil a Technical Guide to restore wildfire-impacted homes using proven, science-based methods.

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a house consumed in smoke and fire

Winning the Battle Against Smoke Odors: A Guide for Fire Restoration Technicians

Why fire odors linger and how to eliminate them with science, standards and a step-by-step strategy
Lorne McIntyre
Lorne McIntyre CR
September 26, 2025
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Odor complaints after fire restoration can often stem from missing the source(s), not mistakes, learn how you and your team can identify and fix them. 


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computer chip on fire

Restoring Fire-Damaged Electronics: Why Surface Cleaning Isn’t Enough

James Copeland
James Copeland
June 10, 2025
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Soot and smoke contamination after a fire can silently destroy electronics from the inside out. Find out how science-based restoration, IPC standards and contamination testing ensure long-term safety and performance, far beyond what the eye can see.  


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1-800-Packouts preserve family's precious memories

Following devastating fire, Aurora family has precious memories preserved by 1-800-Packouts of Northern Illinois

1-800-Packouts Helps an Illinois Family Preserve Memories After a Devastating House Fire
May 29, 2025
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After a fire destroyed their home, one Aurora family found hope in the recovery of irreplaceable memories.


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