SERVICES
ODOR ELIMINATION
As automotive detailers, removing odors tops the list of requests from car owners. As specialists in the restoration of severely damaged interiors caused by smoke, water, mold, mildew, and other bacterial contamination, AutoSanitizing.com considers odor elimination an imperative to restoring your interiors and incapable of being separated from the causes and effects of the problem.
Without germs, microbial growth, and solid bacterial contamination, there is no odor; therefore be it foul, stale, musty, putrid or even toxic odor in terms of emanating chemical fumes that are dangerous to your health – the source of the smell must be removed completely, and in some cases such as mold and mildew, which can re-infest, steps must be taken to protect against its return.
That is why aerosol air fresheners, leaving your doors open for a couple of hours, and hanging perfumed amulets from the rearview mirror are a waste of time. It is not the air itself that is contaminated, it is the origins of the smell – the solid remnants from a sickness episode; the seeping juices from a piece of meat that accidentally found its way underneath the seat; the creeping spread of fungal growth; the pervasive tar and nicotine molecules that have burrowed into your fabrics; or the dampness and humidity left behind after leaving a sunroof, convertible top or windows down in a rainstorm.
IDENTIFY & PINPOINT!
Our fully equipped mobile units are available to come out to your business or residence if you cannot bring your vehicle into our shop.
The first step AutoSanitizing.com’s certified Odor Control Technician’s (OCT) take is identifying and pinpointing the source of the odor because surprisingly, many car owners do not know where the odor is coming from, especially in the case of mold and mildew.
Odor exists in 3 places – surface deposits, airborne gases, and hard-to-reach surfaces where gases travel, but regardless of the odor type, all three are emanating from a source. If you don’t address all three, the residue continues to emit unpleasant odors.
Once we pinpoint the problem, we jump into action with an arsenal of odor-fighting tools to eliminate, decontaminate, and protect the infected area against further infestation.
1. ODORS CAUSED BY WATER, MOLD & MILDEW
Mold and mildew are notorious for their ability to grow in hidden, poorly ventilated areas, even after car owners believe they have eliminated the cause. Take the example of leaving a sunroof open during a rain shower. The owner rushes to dry the seats with towels, thinking they’ve handled the situation well. However, lingering dampness becomes an ideal breeding ground for fungus, which thrives deep within the carpet fibers, creases, seams, seat belts, headliners, and ventilation ducts.
AutoSanitizing.com focuses on pinpointing the source of the odor and employing powerful solutions. We utilize 300-degree hot steam, eco-friendly chemicals, and robust suction to extract and sanitize the affected areas. To prevent future problems, we apply an anti-bacterial solution and a protective ceramic coating.
For further understanding of microbial growth and its causes, we recommend visiting our Mold and Mildew page. With our expertise, we ensure a thorough restoration and a fresh, healthy environment for your car.
2. ODORS CAUSED BY TOBACCO PRODUCTS
The sticky residue from smoke caused by cigarettes, cigars, smoking pipes, and marijuana is pervasive, even if you cannot see its true nature when using it. The black and brown tar, resin, and nicotine build up over time, forming a gooey film on hard surfaces that can be seen on the rag or towel used to remove it. However, that same residue is not so easily seen when it comes to your porous textile surfaces like carpets and fabrics. Unfortunately, unseen does not mean it isn’t there and it is the lingering odor that identifies it!
Lingering smoke is difficult to remove, even for professionals like AutoSanitizing.com; but it is an imperative to prepping a pre-owned car or truck for a new owner. The smell of stale tobacco smoke is undeniable and most offensive to people who are nonsmokers or who have quit smoking. It is very problematic for used car dealerships and individuals trying to sell a pre-owned vehicle whose owner was a smoker.
But AutoSanitizing.com has the solutions! We have a proven, multistep process for successfully removing tobacco and resin-related odors, starting with scalding, green chemical steam, and extraction. If there are still persistent signs of smoky odors, our technicians are armed with additional weapons for removing them, depending on the severity of the problem. Some of these tools include ozone treatments, hypodermic injections, disinfectants, anti-bacterial treatments, bio-enzymatic deodorant, and a fogger attack that shocks the area and removes germs, allergens, mold, mildew, and bacteria!
AutoSanitizing.com succeeds where others have failed in removing odors!
3. BACTERIA ODORS CAUSED BY FOOD, LIQUIDS AND NON-BIOHAZARDOUS SPILLS
All odors are caused by bacteria and germs, but those caused by spilled food and beverages are the most common. Most people don’t realize that spilled coffee leaves a distinct odor that can cause a perfectly new automobile to develop a sharp unpleasant odor. A simple soda spill can lead to anything from fungal growth to an ant invasion. Milk spills, in particular, pose both bacterial and biohazardous risks, as milk is an organic substance that can produce an almost unbearable odor.
While easier to eliminate than chemical, biohazardous, microbial, or smoke odors, food and beverage spills can still produce offensive smells and must be properly removed to eliminate the odor.
AutoSanitizing.com’s European steam sanitation process removes the germs and bacteria in the stain thus eliminating the smell.
4. ODORS EMANATING FROM YOUR VEHICLE’S AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
AutoSanitizing.com experiences many instances in which car owners complain of health-related issues, allergies triggered, headaches, and itchy eyes and throat when driving. They keep their vehicle clean and cannot understand what is causing it.
The origin of the problem almost always lies underneath your windshield wiper blades! Your vehicle’s HVAC system vents are located there and if you park under trees or in a wooded area where pine cones, sticks, leaves, and debris falls on your car or truck, this area of your vehicle can become a nesting ground for dust, dirt, pollen and thousands of allergens and contaminants that get sucked into the cabin of your vehicle. These invisible airborne contaminants can cause all types of unpleasant health issues.
One of the many benefits of European Steam sanitation is the ability to adjust our attachments so they reach up into the vents to sanitize the entire system. We follow that up with an HVAC ultra-fumigation system flush and replace the air filters, so you drive away once again breathing clean, purified air.
Another more ubiquitous problem emanating from your HVAC system may be the result of “roadkill” – that is having struck an animal while driving, knowingly or unknowingly, and not realizing it left the remains or partial remains in your vehicle’s undercarriage. That revolting odor makes its way into your car cabin through the nearby air ducts and can cause all types of odor problems.
Most of the removal will come from AutoSanitizing.com’s exterior cleaning division using pressure-cleaning to sanitize your undercarriage, it may be necessary to flush your HVA system, steam clean your HVAC vents, and replace the air filters.
Now you can understand why identifying and pinpointing the cause of the odor is imperative to eliminating it!
5. MALODOROUS ODORS RESULTING FROM BIOHAZARDOUS CHEMICAL SPILLS, PETS, AND HUMAN WASTE
Accidents happen – your lawnmower leaked gasoline or oil in the cargo hold of your SUV during transport to the repair shop; the family dog couldn’t wait any longer “to go”; the toddler had an accident; a frozen dinner fell out of the grocery bag and slipped unknowingly underneath the seat; late night partying led to unfortunate sickness episode, or you rushed someone to the hospital as they bled on the seats.
These incidents can lead to some of the vilest odors known to man, and because they come from living organisms or from hazardous materials, the stains and odors they leave can be near ruinous for your interiors and dangerous to your health.
Sometimes affected carpets, seats, and interior car parts cannot be salvaged and must be repaired or replaced, but when possible and feasible, AutoSanitizing.com combines hot dry, and wet steam with green anti-bacterial cleaning solutions, disinfectants, and powerful extraction methods to eliminate theses odors at the source.
No amateur can accomplish what AutoSanitizing.com professionals can accomplish. We go in and follow up the decontamination process with additional anti-bacterial treatments, and ceramic coating protection products to prevent the spreading or re-infestation of the problem.
Note on Severity
Many of AutoSanitizing.com’s processes may require additional steps, even a repetition of steps, to completely rectify the problem and rid your interiors of unwanted smells. However, our IICRC-licensed technicians will prepare you for whatever actions need to be taken and will notify you when repairs, replacement, or extra steps are needed.
Our goal is the complete elimination of unpleasant odors in your vehicle!
Why us
With over a decade of experience, our expert team specializes in top-tier odor elimination and restoration. We guarantee thorough cleaning, drying, and repair with a tailored approach for lasting results.
AutoSanitizing.com CERTIFICATIONS
AutoSanitizing.com is certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC) in odor control, upholstery & fabric cleaning, water damage, smoke damage and carpet cleaning.
We are also certified Water Restoration Technicians (WRT) and Applied Microbial Remediation Technicians (AMRT); and have an in-house upholstery department with three generations of expertise restoring carpets and all types of upholstery.
Remember that a quick response is the most critical course of action in restorative drying and microbial growth remediation!
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