FAQs
Can cooking smells come out for good?
Yes. Cooking odor lives in a film on fabric, cabinets and the air system. Clean or treat those surfaces, and the residue causing the smell goes with them.
Do I need the whole house treated, or one room?
That depends on how far the odor spread. An assessment should show you whether one room will do or whether the whole house and its ducts need work.
Will my Lowry household need to stay somewhere else?
Whole-house treatments usually mean leaving for a while. Room treatments often don't. Get the timing in writing before you book.
Is the treatment safe for my family?
Ask what products go in, whether any contain ozone, bleach or added fragrance, and when it is safe to come back inside.
Why does my new house smell stale?
Tight houses hold air longer. New materials, moving boxes and traces left by builders or past owners can linger. Fresh air and treating the source help.
Can odor live in the ductwork?
Yes. Ducts can carry a smell and hold on to it. A whole-house treatment can include the air system.
How do I avoid paying for the whole house when one room would do?
The scope should follow the spread. Ask the provider to show you why other rooms or the ducts are on the list.
Will the house smell like chemicals afterward?
It shouldn't. Ask for no added fragrance, and get re-entry and airing-out instructions before you move back in.
We cook a lot. Will the smell come back?
New cooking builds new residue over time. Running the hood and changing filters slows that down. Treatment clears what has already built up.
Could a sudden bad smell be an animal in the wall?
Yes. A sweet, rotten smell that shows up over a day or two often points there. Find the source before anything else.
How long are we out of the house?
Room treatments may not need you to leave. Whole-house treatments usually do, for a set period. Get the timing before you schedule.