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Newly Formed Odor Removal Equipment Rental Company Serves Restoration, Cleaning Contractors

January 21, 2022

Hydroxyl Rentals LLC, an Airbotx company, was founded to partner with contractors of all sizes to provide reliable, effective rental equipment and expertise on a vast array of odor removal needs. Tom Conroy and Tom McArdle have a combined 25-plus years of experience in the disaster restoration industry.

Deodorizing Fire- or Smoke-Damaged Lumber

Briana C. Scott

Sean Scott

October 1, 2021

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Not all fire restoration practitioners handle deodorizing fire- or smoke-damaged lumber the same, but there are some methods that work better than others. Here are nine steps that may be helpful.

Fire Restoration Tips Every Pro Needs

Chloe Spencer

May 25, 2021

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Common mistakes during fire damage restoration projects can lead to longer and harder work, impacted results, higher costs, and unhappy customers.

5 Types of Smoke Damage and How to Treat Them

Tom McArdle

April 28, 2021

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Breaking down the five different types of smoke damage, what causes them, and effective ways to treat the problem.

Newark Public Schools to Install 4,500+ Odorox Air and Surface Sanitation Systems to Help Students and Faculty Return to the Classroom Safely

April 28, 2021

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Powered by PYURE Technology, and proven to kill the COVID-19 virus, Odorox machines will operate in the district’s PK-12 classrooms, offices and high-traffic areas.

Ask Annissa: Cleaning Crafting Supplies

Annissa Coy

March 24, 2021

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Smoke billowed through the HVAC system and contaminated thousands upon thousands of beads and other items used to make jewelry.

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What Is the Strongest Odor Eliminator Available?

Tom McArdle

March 15, 2021

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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.

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Contamination Scene Investigators: Phantom Odors, Fire Damage, & More

Annissa Coy

February 18, 2021

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Annissa walks through how to make sure you're being thorough enough on even the smallest fire damage jobs, and how to determine the full scope of work.

Three Ways to Use Ultraviolet Lamps Against Covid-19

Tom McArdle

February 18, 2021

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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.

New Jersey School District Deems 251 Rooms at 10 Schools Unfit

February 4, 2021

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Reasons a room could have failed inspection included having a broken radiator, broken unit ventilator (univent), not enough windows that open, no Odorox machine, or not enough air circulation/fresh air.

This year’s conference was Oct. 10-13 in St. Louis, Missouri, and included two days of classroom training, and a third day that was all hands-on instruction. Day one started with a rather in depth lesson on body decomposition. Day two was more into the nitty gritty of forensic restoration. And day three was fully hands-on. These pictures tell the story!