A strong, musky smell that hangs around a room is one of the most unpleasant parts of a possum problem. Possum urine has a sharp smell that soaks into insulation and ceiling plaster, and in the warm, humid months in Springwood it can get much worse. A dead animal in the roof or a wall cavity gives off a different, sickly smell that is just as hard to live with.
Odour removal starts with the source. Spraying air freshener or a deodoriser without dealing with the cause only masks the smell for a day or two. The crew we book finds where the smell is coming from, clears out the soiled material, then treats the area with an odour neutraliser. If the smell is near a wall rather than a ceiling, the crew may need to look from outside or through a vent.
- Tracing the smell to its source in the roof or walls
- Removing soiled insulation, droppings or remains
- Treating beams and plaster with an odour neutraliser
- Sanitising the area if needed
- Tips for airing the room over the next few days
Most smells fade soon after the source is gone and the area is treated. In a very hot spell a smell can take a little longer to clear, as warmth draws it out of timber, so keeping windows open and fans running helps. Some stains on the ceiling may remain, and the crew will tell you if the plaster needs a painter or plasterer later on.
If you have a smell in the house and are not sure what is causing it, call 07 3543 7768. We will ask a few questions, give you an upfront price and book a local crew to come out to your home in Springwood.
