How Do Professionals Get Rid of The Odor After Commercial Water Damage to Your Chicago Restaurant?

1/28/2018 (Permalink)

After Water Damage, Call SERVPRO to Keep Your Chicago Area Restaurant Fresh Smelling and Open

SERVPRO Supports Water Removal and Odor Control in Many Types of Retail Trades

Water damage to your restaurant is the last thing you want to deal with, but the truth is, it is almost inevitable. Many of the vast numbers of Chicago eateries suffer this problem. Whether it is a busted pipe, a clogged drain or a broken dishwasher, water damage can cripple your business if not promptly handled.

One of the worst outcomes after water damage to your Chicago restaurant is having to deal with the odor. If the smells are not eliminated, they can drive your customers right out of your restaurant. Thankfully, professional water damage restoration technicians can help you eliminate your odor problems in no time. SERVPRO technicians use various deodorizing techniques to eliminate the damp and musky odor that is characteristically present after a water damage incidence.

Here are some of the procedures that professionals can use while combating the odor after water damage.

Carpeting
Carpets are notorious for holding on to the moisture and being difficult to dry. They can quickly develop an odor that can linger on for a long time in your establishment. SERVPRO technicians can get rid of carpet odors by applying EPA-registered disinfectant after the water extraction. The area can then be fogged using either an Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) fogger or a Thermal fogger to reconstitute the chemical makeup of the odor. Small hand sprayers can also mask unwanted scents until the more robust treatments kick-in.

Upholstery
If water damages the upholstery, it can develop an odor as well. Our technicians use a multi-step cleaning and deodorizing process to eliminate such odors. Once the upholstery is cleaned and the residual moisture is eliminated, the technicians can spray a deodorizing agent to mask any remaining odor. SERVPRO technicians are well-versed in cleaning and sanitizing booths and soft fabric covered chairs.

Hard surface floors  
Technicians deodorize these surfaces by applying deodorizing agent during and after the mopping process. Hydroxyl generators can change the chemical makeup of odor molecules that may once again settle on these surfaces.

Walls and ceilings  
If the water damages walls and ceilings, the first thing that SERVPRO professionals can do is to eliminate any residual moisture from these structures. Once the surfaces are dry, ULV and thermal foggers can be used to eliminate any significant odors. If ceiling tiles made of porous materials are water-logged, they are discarded, and the above void is dried with dehumidifiers that also mitigate and prevent moisture from causing new odors.

Our IICRC certified professionals have the necessary experience and expertise to get rid of that odor after water damage. Call SERVPRO of Evergreen Park/ South Chicago City at (773) 337-3900 today to discuss your restoration needs.

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