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How to Get Rid of Odor in Apartments and Condos
Monday, September 9, 2024
odor control
How to Get Rid of Odor in Apartments and Condos
When you’re trying to rent out apartments, odors are one of your worst nemeses. Whether it’s the cat urine creeping up from the carpets, the cannabis smoke crawling down the halls, or the odor of clashing foods traipsing through doorways, bad smells can be a turnoff to prospective residents—and a discouragement for current residents who may be considering whether to renew their leases.
At State Chemical, we manufacture and distribute chemical solutions for an array of problems, including odors. We know that bad smells can plague your business, and it’s especially frustrating in an apartment or condo setting where you can’t stop your residents from creating odors.
To help you fight odors in your apartment or condo, we’ll explain the leading causes of odors in these settings, how to identify problem areas, and how to eliminate these odors. After reading, you’ll understand your treatment options for your apartment or condo.
What are the Main Causes of Odors in Apartments and Condos?
Any organic material can cause odors, but certain odors tend to be especially common in apartment buildings.
Pet Odors
If your facility allows pets, odors will inevitably come along with their presence, including those of urine, fecal matter, dander, and pet food. These odors usually cling to the carpet and make their presence known throughout the space.
Smoke and Cannabis Odors
Additionally, smoke and cannabis odors may be a problem in your building. Whether in individual rooms or throughout hallways, these are the types of odors that really permeate a space, and for prospective renters, this can be a serious turnoff.
Food Odors
Have you ever walked through a building and smelled a food odor incredibly distinct and yet unidentifiable? When different tenants cook different foods throughout the building, the scents tend to coalesce and create this strange odor that may plague your halls.
Trash Odors
Finally, trash creates odors powerful enough to make anyone hold their breath. Whether your facility utilizes outdoor dumpsters or a trash room, you’ve probably dealt with the icky coalition of trash from across the complex.
Any of these issues can warrant resident complaints or potential renter concerns. There’s only so much you can control with tenants leasing out most of this space, so what can you do?
Identify Your Odor Problem Areas
Your first step is to identify the problem areas in your building.
Are there pet odors in individual units? Your issue is probably the carpets holding onto old odors and bacteria.
Are there constant smoke and cannabis odors in the hallways? You may not be able to eliminate this issue at the source, but you can target the air in the hallways as your problem area.
Is there a constant smell of clashing foods in the hallways? Again, you can’t eliminate this issue at the source, but you can focus on treating the hallways’ air.
Do you have pungent trash odors? Think of the garbage cans or dumpsters as your problem area to treat.
Do you have issues with body odor in your lobby? Your issue may be coming from lobby furniture and/or carpeting.
Once you have your area of focus nailed down, you’re ready to consider what odor elimination may look like for you.
How to Get Rid of Apartment and Condo Odors
You have a few different options for odor elimination based on the specific problem area.
For pet odors, lobby odors, or other odors likely tied to the carpets, you should use a carpet cleaner first if there’s any residue. But if the stench remains after a cleaning, a fabric refresher spray can effectively deodorize the carpet and/or affected furniture while adding a pleasant scent to the area.
Meanwhile, for smoke, cannabis, food, or other air-lingering odors, the most effective solution is an automatic scent diffuser. If there are constant odors in the air, a handheld air freshener isn’t going to make a big difference. However, if you put an automated system in an area where the odor is most prevalent, it will consistently fight odors and add pleasant scents without personnel having to manage it.
Trash odors, like pet odors, must be treated at the source. Grab your garbage cans or dumpsters and spray the interior with an odor eliminator for trash. If there’s liquid pooling at the bottom, you can also use a granular odor eliminator to absorb the liquid and add a fragrance. Additionally, if your trash is located in a trash room, you can use an automated scent diffuser to treat odors in the room as a whole.
To prepare a unit for move-in or tours, you also have more specific options. In this situation, you want a fast, easy solution that controls odors as painlessly as possible. To accomplish this, you can use a total-release air deodorizer. This is an aerosol product where you press down the trigger, leave the room, and let it fog the space with an odor eliminator and fragrance, providing a quick, effective solution.
Learn About How State Chemical Treats Apartment Odors
Odors are a nightmare when trying to attract renters and maintain tenants. However, this will no longer be a concern for you with the right odor treatment option. To learn more about eliminating apartment and condo odors, read about what an air care agreement with State Chemical looks like.
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