Are all odor removal processes safe?
Choosing an odor removal expert is not easy! Some businesses claim that their process removes odors. In reality, many businesses will add masking agents to their rinse chemicals that will cover up the odor … for a day or two. Some businesses will even walk through your home with a spray can of something else that will leave your home smelling great … again, for a day or two. Some businesses will even go as far as to add ozone to your indoor environment. “These machines are insidious. Marketed as a strong defense against indoor air pollution, they emit ozone, the same chemical that the ARB and the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) have been trying to eliminate from our air for decades,” said acting ARB Chairperson Barbara Riordan. These devices purposely emit ozone, the major component of smog, to clean the air, REALLY! [January 25, 2005 press release from the California EPA] What is needed is a business that doesn’t use additives or one that doesn’t walk through your home with