Getting Rid of Odors in Your Home

With the temperature and humidity rising have you noticed new and unpleasant odors in your home? We have all experienced this problem at one time or another. However the cause of the problem is just as important as it being taken care of properly.

The first step is to determine the original location of the odor. Sometimes it's as easy as a leaky trash bag, bad food in the cupboard, or damp towels in the bathroom. Once the odor causing culprit is found removing it from your home then cleaning and disinfecting the area should help resolve the offensive smells. When cleaning you should not leave any areas wet or damp. You should always make sure all surfaces are dry as soon as possible.

Sometimes it's not always that easy and just masking a persistent odor is not good for you or your home because the real underlying problem could be causing damage in more areas than you know. Odors caused by damp clothing or possessions that are placed in poorly ventilated areas are prime targets for mold contamination. Mold can start to grow within 24-72 hours. It can get into your clothing, shoes, wallpaper, walls, carpet, furniture and building supports. It is important to take care of mold promptly and properly to prevent it from spreading. Mold spores can travel through the air and go throughout your home. The spores can also cause people to have allergic reactions.

If you have mold in your home you should contact a professional to get the problem assessed and eliminated. Professional Restoration Services of Tampa Bay, Inc. can help you. You can call 727-NO-WATER or visit us on the web at www.prs24hr.com. PRS of Tampa Bay, Inc. is licensed and insured to fully eliminate and restore your home from mold damage. PRS can pack-out your clothing, clean, disinfect and restore them as well as remove the mold from your home and surroundings.

The Esporta Wash System cleans and disinfects soft contents that were impacted with water damage by using hydraulic pressure and eco-friendly, biodegradable detergents. Dry ice blasting is a non-abrasive method that can remove mold from hard structural surfaces without damaging their texture. PRS of Tampa Bay, Inc. is not only licensed in all aspects of mold but they area also a licensed building contractor and home inspector. PRS can remove damaged walls and remodel your home from the ground up. PRS is equipped with state of the art technology to properly dry out your home and they can provide proof that all moisture has been removed from interior walls and areas that are not visible to the eye using thermal imaging software.