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Coverage of the people, tools and techniques related to odor removal. Insights on eliminating odors from fire and smoke damage, water and mold damage, animals and more.

]]> https://www.randrmagonline.com/rss/4624-odor-removal en-us Why Smoke Odors Return After Fire Damage Restoration Learn why smoke odor can return after proper fire damage restoration which includes deodorization limits and the science behind our perception of odor.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91920 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91920-why-smoke-odors-return-after-fire-damage-restoration How Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Smoke Enters Stucco Walls and Hidden Building Cavities Learn how wildfire smoke and thermal pressure enter stucco wall systems through drainage openings, creating hidden contamination inside wall cavities and building assemblies.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91879 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91879-how-wildland-urban-interface-wui-smoke-enters-stucco-walls-and-hidden-building-cavities Cleaning and Deodorizing Antique Dolls After Wildfire Smoke Damage Annissa@firehouseeducation.com (Annissa Coy) 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.



]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91833 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91833-cleaning-and-deodorizing-antique-dolls-after-wildfire-smoke-damage Why Fire Smoke Residue May Be as Dangerous as Thirdhand Tobacco Smoke Emerging science reveals that lingering fire smoke residues may pose health risks similar to thirdhand tobacco smoke.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91675 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91675-why-fire-smoke-residue-may-be-as-dangerous-as-thirdhand-tobacco-smoke Cutting Through the Smell: Why Odor Removal Defines Real Restoration John Ortega explains why eliminating odors is essential to restoring comfort, trust and peace of mind. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91657 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91657-cutting-through-the-smell-why-odor-removal-defines-real-restoration How Wildfire Smoke Impacts Indoor Air Quality mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) John Otero of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE shares his insights on the hidden dangers of wildfire smoke and how restoration professionals can help protect the indoor environment. 



]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91636 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91636-how-wildfire-smoke-impacts-indoor-air-quality Winning the Battle Against Smoke Odors: A Guide for Fire Restoration Technicians lorne@disaster-education.com (Lorne McIntyre CR) 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. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91601 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91601-winning-the-battle-against-smoke-odors-a-guide-for-fire-restoration-technicians Essential Post-Wildfire Services for Homeowners After a wildfire, homeowners face numerous challenges, from assessing property damage to managing hazardous waste. This comprehensive checklist covers everything from identifying hazards and protecting health, to managing tree and landscape damage, and ensuring the integrity of fencing and structures.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91259 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:30:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91259-essential-post-wildfire-services-for-homeowners Safeguarding Buildings from Wildfire Smoke: Restoration and Remediation Insights Discover the essential measures building owners must take to protect indoor air quality from wildfire smoke and restore safety after a fire. Learn about addressing air contaminants, preventing mold and implementing proactive air purification strategies

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91207 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91207-safeguarding-buildings-from-wildfire-smoke-restoration-and-remediation-insights An Odor Investigation Gone Awry: A Cautionary Tale for Industrial Hygienists An in-depth investigation into an odor issue at a well-known hospital seemed foolproof. But when fundamental errors surfaced, the credibility of a renowned air quality analysis firm and its researcher came into question. Discover how misidentified materials and overlooked details can unravel even the most well-researched reports.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91171 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91171-an-odor-investigation-gone-awry-a-cautionary-tale-for-industrial-hygienists Freshen Up Your Hiring Process: Tips for Restoration Companies Hiring the right talent for your restoration company can be challenging. From handling irrelevant applications to streamlining interviews, learn how to improve your hiring process with our expert tips. Discover how to attract the best candidates and create an efficient, clear and effective system. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91160 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91160-freshen-up-your-hiring-process-tips-for-restoration-companies Understanding Odors: Essential Knowledge for Industry Professionals Industry Experts Tony Macaluso and Mark Cornelius dive into the complexities of odor control and discuss identifying and eliminating stubborn odors. Learn how the science of odors, key principles and real-life case studies highlight the importance of proper techniques.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91121 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91121-understanding-odors-essential-knowledge-for-industry-professionals Why Choose Hydroxyls to Remove Smoke Odors? Safe for use in occupied spaces, hydroxyls neutralize odors, mold, and bacteria without damaging materials, making them essential for restoration professionals.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91023 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/91023-why-choose-hydroxyls-to-remove-smoke-odors Ask Annissa: Hydroxyl and Deodorization Annissa@firehouseeducation.com (Annissa Coy) Annissa talks about different ways to utilize the Hydroxyl machine, how to choose the best unit.  

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/90468 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/90468-ask-annissa-hydroxyl-and-deodorization How Do You Get the Smoke Smell Out of Oil Paintings? Annissa@firehouseeducation.com (Annissa Coy) This edition of Ask Annissa covers the best ways to remove smoke odor from oil paintings.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/90411 Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/90411-how-do-you-get-the-smoke-smell-out-of-oil-paintings Mastering Fire Restoration Estimation Part 3 sean@theredguidetorecovery.com (Sean M. Scott) Know the odors you are dealing with and the best ways to treat them.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/90331 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/90331-mastering-fire-restoration-estimation-part-3 Odor Removal Roundtable: 4 Experts Share Insights For this R&R Roundtable, we asked four odor removal professionals — Tony Macaluso, Jeff May, Sean Scott and Andrea Stenberg — the same five questions on topics including common missteps or misconceptions, top tools, memorable projects and future predictions.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/90113 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/90113-odor-removal-roundtable-4-experts-share-insights Understanding Abrasive Blast Media When considering abrasives for property restoration, four important physical characteristics help determine proper application. Media blasting expert Wayne Lawrence shares these characteristics along with popular alternatives to sand blasting in this overview of abrasive blast media.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89999 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89999-understanding-abrasive-blast-media Ask Annissa: Do You Have an Odor Guarantee? Annissa@firehouseeducation.com (Annissa Coy) In this episode of Ask Annissa, Annissa Coy responds to the following message: “My customer is asking me for a guarantee of my work and for the removal of odor. … I don’t know how to answer this.” 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89965 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89965-ask-annissa-do-you-have-an-odor-guarantee What Is That Smell? 6 Tips for Odor Control Inspection We all have had at least one tricky customer with severe reactions to unfamiliar smells, or allergies to cleaning solutions. The methods listed here are not your average restoration practices, but they can make chemical- and odor-sensitive customers very happy while also providing effective odor-removing remedies.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89903 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89903-what-is-that-smell-6-tips-for-odor-control-inspection Top 2022 Restoration Tools and Advancements, According to 14 Experts What are the most important restoration tools and advancements for CAT, cleaning and disinfection, contents, fire and smoke, forensic, mold, and water damage work? We asked 14 industry experts to weigh in.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89888 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89888-top-2022-restoration-tools-and-advancements-according-to-14-experts Newly Formed Odor Removal Equipment Rental Company Serves Restoration, Cleaning Contractors http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89923 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89923-newly-formed-odor-removal-equipment-rental-company-serves-restoration-cleaning-contractors Understanding Four Chemistries of Fire Restoration coletrainstanton@outlook.com (Cole Stanton) The oldest and most complex of the restoration disciplines, fire remediation work requires an understanding of how fire and combustion residues behave to effectively neutralize and return a structure to a livable state. Cole Stanton explores four fundamental chemistry subsets of fire damage and how each can impact restoration work.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89914 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89914-understanding-four-chemistries-of-fire-restoration The Value of Specialty Restoration to Remove the Unseen Damage After a Fire Specialized teams of artists, electronic technicians or textile restoration personnel are trained to analyze items based on many types of damage: heat, soot, smoke, humidity, breakage and water. The most elusive damage is from soot. Short term, lingering soot in items will cause a smoke smell to persist in the room. Medium to longer term, up to six months or a year, these soot particles can cause corrosion in electronics and the item can stop working.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89801 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89801-the-value-of-specialty-restoration-to-remove-the-unseen-damage-after-a-fire 7 Steps for Successful Smoke Odor Remediation sean@theredguidetorecovery.com (Sean M. Scott) Every fire has its own chemical makeup or DNA – the fuels that burned, the types of chemicals that have reacted or interacted, the duration of the fire, the intensity of the heat, the odors and gases the fire generates all contribute to the uniqueness and toxicity of structure fire environments. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89746 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89746-7-steps-for-successful-smoke-odor-remediation Smoke Odor Remediation Photo credit: Sean Scott 5 Tips for Natural Odor Control We all have had at least one tricky customer with severe reactions to unfamiliar smells, or allergies to cleaning solutions. The methods listed here are not your average restoration practices, but they can make chemical- and odor-sensitive customers very happy while also providing effective odor-removing remedies.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89702 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89702-5-tips-for-natural-odor-control natural odor removal Photo credit: brunorbs/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images Smoke, Sewer, Skunk: Odor Control Advice for Each Scenario Abby and Brent Thompson own and operate Paul Davis Emergency Services of the Golden Triangle, located in Starkville, Miss. They recently sat down with R&R to share tips on removal of the most common sources of odor they treat.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89639 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89639-smoke-sewer-skunk-odor-control-advice-for-each-scenario removing odors from smoke, sewage and skunk Photos from Getty Images Deodorizing Fire- or Smoke-Damaged Lumber http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89638 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89638-deodorizing-fire--or-smoke-damaged-lumber fire-damaged wood Photo credit: Valerie King Restoring Smoke Damaged Textiles: What Does Clean Mean? sean@theredguidetorecovery.com (Sean M. Scott) Not having textiles tested after a cleaning could expose people to a wide range of chemicals and health risks. This could, in turn, expose restoration contractors and insurance companies to considerable liability.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89558 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89558-restoring-smoke-damaged-textiles-what-does-clean-mean smoke damage restoration Photo courtesy Sean Scott How Hydroxyl Generators Can Keep Students and Teachers Safe in Schools A classroom is meant to be a safe haven for students where they can learn about the world and grow as people. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89477 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/89477-how-hydroxyl-generators-can-keep-students-and-teachers-safe-in-schools