The source, not the smell
An odor lives in a material. We find which one is holding it, and treat or remove that, because a fragrance is a countdown rather than a repair.
Odor Removal
Smoke, pet, sewage, and mildew odors treated where they actually live.
An odor is a material problem
A smell is never in the air on its own. It is coming out of something: carpet pad, insulation, subfloor, framing, or upholstery that absorbed it and releases it again whenever the room warms up.
That is why fragrance and surface cleaning buy a few days. Pro Restore traces the odor to the material holding it, removes or treats that material, addresses the moisture that often comes with it, then closes the space up and rechecks it warm rather than judging it with the windows open.
What Odor Work Involves
Porous material treated
Carpet pad, insulation, framing, and subfloor absorb smoke and sewage odors. Those are the surfaces that decide whether a room stays clear.
Verified before we leave
The space is aired, closed up, and rechecked warm, because odors that seem gone in an open house come back the first humid afternoon.
How the Work Runs
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Assess and Meter
We map the moisture, photograph the damage, and scope the work in writing.
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Contain the Area
Barriers and negative air keep the affected area from reaching the rest of the building.
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Remove and Dry
Unsalvageable material comes out, equipment goes in, and readings are logged daily.
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Treat and Restore
Surfaces are cleaned and treated, then the space is rebuilt and walked with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the smell come back?
Because the source was covered rather than treated. Fragrance and surface cleaning mask an odor while the material holding it is untouched, and warmth and humidity bring it straight back out.
What kinds of odor do you treat?
Smoke, pet, sewage, mildew, and cooking odors, plus the musty smell that follows a water loss. Each one lives in a different material, so each one is approached differently.
Do you use an ozone or fogging treatment?
Where a situation calls for it and the space can be safely vacated and aired afterwards. It is one tool among several and it never replaces removing or treating the material holding the odor.
Can a sewage odor be treated without removing anything?
Rarely. Sewage soaks into porous material, so pad, insulation, and affected drywall usually leave the building. What stays is cleaned, treated, and rechecked.
How do you know the odor is actually gone?
The space is closed up and rechecked warm rather than judged with the windows open, because a closed warm room is where an odor that was only masked shows itself again.
Smell keeps coming back?
Tell us what happened and we will come out, read the moisture, and put the scope in writing.
Request an Assessment
Share a few details about the damage and we will reach out to arrange an assessment.
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HoursMonday to Friday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ServingBlaine, Minneapolis and St. Paul