Our crew at Sansara 24/7 Restoration & Remodeling often gets calls that start the same way: “The water’s gone, but something still isn’t right.” This call came from a Chesterfield townhome, where the homeowner had already cleaned up a minor kitchen leak. The cabinets were dry to the touch, the...

Mere Masking Is Inadequate as a Smoke Odor Removal Strategy After fire damage, even a thorough cleanup of the debris, charring, and soot cannot erase the smell, one of the most traumatic reminders of the disaster. Smoke odor removal for St. Louis homes involves several steps that target the chemical...

Flames might be the most direct threat when a fire strikes, but smoke and soot damage are far more pervasive and can have a greater impact on the property. Smoke damage will carry corrosive particles and residues that can overwhelm several common building materials, each reacting differently based on their...

When your home experiences a fire, the visible damage is only part of the obstacles to getting back to normal life. Smoke odors are among the most formidable challenges in restoring a structure, as these gaseous compounds become trapped in walls, carpeting, and furniture after extinguishment.  Professional smoke odor removal...

Advanced Technologies Deodorize When Deep Cleaning Cannot It makes sense that Odor Control Technicians (OCT), trained through the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), including our team members at Sansara 24/7 Restoration & Remodeling, look first for visible evidence of fire damage to eradicate the smoky stench. Chesterfield...