Addressing the Aftermath of Water Damage in Commercial Buildings

8/19/2020 (Permalink)

One of the biggest challenges after water damage occurs to your commercial property is getting rid of the damp and musty odor. It is especially important if you own a bar or a restaurant as patrons can take odors as an indication of uncleanliness. Learn about addressing the aftermath of water damage in commercial buildings so you’re prepared should you experience a flood in your Phoenix business.

Odor removal is possible after water damage

When a business experiences water damage, whether it be from heavy rains, a broken water pipe, or other cause, fixing the cause of the damage and extracting the water isn’t enough. If left untreated, damp walls, carpeting, and other materials can cause a lingering odor in your business. SERVPRO’s professional restoration experts can eliminate such odors from your property after an occurrence of commercial water damage in Phoenix. We use a multi-approach method to eliminate odors after any type of water damage. A variety of deodorants and odor combating techniques can eradicate odors in no time. Our technicians are trained to know just how to address each unique situation.

Multiple methods used for odors

Odors often come from different sources after a water damage incident. It can be hard to find all the sources and determine a specific method to combat them individually. That’s why we use multiple methods that use various deodorants to get a better result. Our IICRC certified SERVPRO technicians use a combination of various types of deodorants that can combat the most common smells after a commercial water damage event. They understand that different water-damaged materials can cause ongoing odors and know best how to address the damage to fight ongoing odor issues.

Various types of deodorants

Only one type of deodorizing agent is not enough to combat smells from various sources. Different odors need different deodorants, so our technicians know how to use the best products for the job. Masking agents in time-release beads are often used to cover up bad odors with a pleasant-smelling chemical. Professionals use these agents to combat strong, offensive odors caused by water damage. Pairing agents combine with the odor-causing particles in the air and neutralize them. Once these agents combine with the particles in the air, they cause them to fall to the ground, which can be cleaned later to get rid of any potential ongoing odor issues. Electrically generated deodorizing agents such as Ozone gas are used after a move-out. It is a reactive molecule that can combine with the odor-causing particle and neutralize it. The technicians use this method if the odors have penetrated deeply in the surfaces and are otherwise difficult to rectify.

Working with professionals who are trained in odor removal in commercial buildings can ensure your business is back to pre-water damage conditions and ready to open for business. Call SERVPRO of Phoenix today at (480) 503-2090 to discuss your water damage remediation needs with one of our professionals. We’ll help you get beyond the water damage and get back to work.