Items Tagged with 'smoke odor remediation'

Learn why smoke odor can return after proper fire damage restoration which includes deodorization limits and the science behind our perception of odor.

Learn how wildfire smoke and thermal pressure enter stucco wall systems through drainage openings, creating hidden contamination inside wall cavities and building assemblies.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.  

After a fire destroyed their home, one Aurora family found hope in the recovery of irreplaceable memories.

Fire damage isn’t just about flames, smoke leaves behind invisible contamination in hidden spaces like HVAC systems and wall cavities. Learn the essential steps to locate and document smoke residue effectively, ensuring insurance claims and remediation processes are justified.