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.
A sewage back-up can wreak havoc on a property. Even small back-ups like in the bathroom of a single-family home can create lasting issues for the property owner or manager.
Nuisance odors are a problem. After all, even the most attractive property can be marred by a foul smell that everyone notices. Bad odors can cause frustrations for employees, clients, tenants, and customers. In many situations, they can also be a sign of something that is unsafe.
The economic and social disruption due to COVID-19, the disease caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, has devastated countless people around the world. This ongoing global pandemic has not only changed the way we operate on a daily basis, but it has changed our views of many different aspects of life.
When you think of the damage a wildfire causes, most people imagine the destruction and scorching of homes. While these are devastating results of a wildfire, a home does not need to be engulfed in flames to suffer damage.
Treating contents has always been, and always will be, a necessary component in the restoration industry. Unless a home or business is completely empty when damaged, there will be a variety of items that need attention.
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.
