There Was a Leak in My Naples Home. How Do I Get Rid of the Musty Odor?

5/28/2020 (Permalink)

For 24/7 assistance after a water leak, contact SERVPRO of Naples / Marco Island at (239) 302-5700.

SERVPRO Technicians Use Specialized Professional Equipment and Cleaners to Deodorize Your Naples Home

Even after removing the excess water and drying your home, a musty smell can linger. Being a Naples resident means that you are accustomed to the humid climate that fosters moist, and sometimes musty-smelling, environments. SERVPRO technicians typically use dehumidifiers and air movers to lower the relative humidity to decrease the chances of odors developing.

I Prefer Not to Use Chemical Deodorizers in My Home. What Else Can I Do?

The Crew at SERVPRO Can Use an Ozone Generator to Remove Odors
For various reasons, some people living in Florida, prefer not to use chemical or fragrant deodorizers in their Naples homes after experiencing water damage. In this case, the professionals at SERVPRO can employ the use of an Ozone Generator. Even if you use deodorizers, technicians may also use the ozone machine as a combined approach to removing smells in your home. These devices come with very limiting uses within a residential property.

How Do Ozone Generators Work?

    •    The machine creates ozone (unstable oxygen molecules, known as activated oxygen), which reacts with the odor molecules.
    •    As a result of the reaction, the odor molecules oxidize to remove the odors.
    •    It is vital to seal off the room to concentrate the ozone and use air movers to help with circulation.

Are There Any Precautions I Should Take?

    •    Ozone in large amounts can be harmful, so it is essential that residents and pets are not in the home during use.
    •    You should not use an ozone generator in wet environments because ozone mixed with water creates hydrogen peroxide.
    •    Remember to ventilate the room after use to ensure safe breathing conditions.

With any water damage, you may need to deodorize afterward, especially if the moisture sat unattended for any length of time. Our technicians take a combination approach with equipment and cleaning agents to restore your home.

For 24/7 assistance after a water leak, contact SERVPRO of Naples / Marco Island at (239) 302-5700.