Odor Elimination Services

Source tracked and eliminated—crawlspace to attic. Permanent relief when musty, smoke, or animal smells won’t go away.

Odor-free living room after professional odor remediation
Odor-free living room after professional odor remediation

Smells Don’t Fade on Their Own

Pet accidents, smoke, or musty crawlspaces leave odors that soak deep into carpets, drywall, and subfloors. Sprays and candles only mask the problem, and everyone notices when they walk in. We find and remove the source, then treat the space so the odor is gone for good.

  • 800+ Oregon homeowners served

  • 🛠 Certified Crews — IICRC-trained & insurance-ready

  • 24/7 Emergency Help — Same-day response when it matters

  • Insurance Handled — Full documentation & claim support

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Source Removal

We locate and remove whatever's causing the odor, from smoke residue to pet urine to decomposing organic material.

Professional Treatments

Based on what we find, we use ozone generators, hydroxyl machines, or thermal fogging to break down odor molecules completely.

Surface Sealing

For stubborn cases, we seal subfloors, drywall, or framing with specialized primers that lock remaining odors in permanently.

HVAC & Content Cleaning

We clean air ducts, HVAC components, and affected belongings to prevent odors from cycling back through your home.

Our 3-Step Restoration Process

Every hidden damage documented

Every hidden damage documented

Every hidden damage documented

Moisture, odor, and material issues mapped and logged for full coverage.

Containment and drying started immediately

Containment and drying started immediately

Containment and drying started immediately

We stop the spread on arrival and prevent secondary damage.

Insurance coverage secured, home restored

Insurance coverage secured, home restored

Insurance coverage secured, home restored

We prepare adjuster-ready files and push your claim forward to approval.

FAQ

What causes lingering odors in a home?

Odors come from smoke residue, pet urine, mildew, or sewage that soak into porous building materials. Air fresheners only mask the problem without addressing the source.

Odors come from smoke residue, pet urine, mildew, or sewage that soak into porous building materials. Air fresheners only mask the problem without addressing the source.

Odors come from smoke residue, pet urine, mildew, or sewage that soak into porous building materials. Air fresheners only mask the problem without addressing the source.

How do professionals remove odors permanently?

Contractors identify the source of the odor, remove it, and apply treatments such as ozone generators, hydroxyl machines, or thermal fogging to neutralize odor particles.

Contractors identify the source of the odor, remove it, and apply treatments such as ozone generators, hydroxyl machines, or thermal fogging to neutralize odor particles.

Contractors identify the source of the odor, remove it, and apply treatments such as ozone generators, hydroxyl machines, or thermal fogging to neutralize odor particles.

Can I just use sprays or candles for odor issues?

Sprays, powders, and candles only mask odors temporarily. Without source removal, odors return whenever humidity shifts.

Sprays, powders, and candles only mask odors temporarily. Without source removal, odors return whenever humidity shifts.

Sprays, powders, and candles only mask odors temporarily. Without source removal, odors return whenever humidity shifts.

What is ozone treatment and is it safe?

Ozone breaks down odor-causing particles but must be used by trained professionals in unoccupied spaces for safety.

Ozone breaks down odor-causing particles but must be used by trained professionals in unoccupied spaces for safety.

Ozone breaks down odor-causing particles but must be used by trained professionals in unoccupied spaces for safety.

What are hydroxyl generators and how do they work?

Hydroxyl generators use radicals to break apart odor molecules while safe for use in occupied homes, making them effective for long treatments.

Hydroxyl generators use radicals to break apart odor molecules while safe for use in occupied homes, making them effective for long treatments.

Hydroxyl generators use radicals to break apart odor molecules while safe for use in occupied homes, making them effective for long treatments.

Will insurance cover odor removal?

If odors result from covered events like fire damage or water damage, insurance often covers professional deodorization and cleanup.

If odors result from covered events like fire damage or water damage, insurance often covers professional deodorization and cleanup.

If odors result from covered events like fire damage or water damage, insurance often covers professional deodorization and cleanup.

What if odors are coming through my HVAC system?

Professional odor removal services include cleaning HVAC ducts and air handling systems to stop odors from cycling back into your home.

Professional odor removal services include cleaning HVAC ducts and air handling systems to stop odors from cycling back into your home.

Professional odor removal services include cleaning HVAC ducts and air handling systems to stop odors from cycling back into your home.

Do you seal surfaces to stop odors?

Yes. For severe odor problems, contractors apply sealants to subfloors, drywall, or framing to permanently lock in remaining odors.

Yes. For severe odor problems, contractors apply sealants to subfloors, drywall, or framing to permanently lock in remaining odors.

Yes. For severe odor problems, contractors apply sealants to subfloors, drywall, or framing to permanently lock in remaining odors.

Can you handle both residential and commercial odor removal?

Yes. We provide customized odor removal solutions for both residential and commercial properties.

Yes. We provide customized odor removal solutions for both residential and commercial properties.

Yes. We provide customized odor removal solutions for both residential and commercial properties.

How long does odor removal take?

Most odor removal projects take 1–3 days depending on the severity of the odor problem and treatment methods used.

Most odor removal projects take 1–3 days depending on the severity of the odor problem and treatment methods used.

Most odor removal projects take 1–3 days depending on the severity of the odor problem and treatment methods used.

Why Cover-Ups Always Fail

Sprays and powders never reach deep contamination. Urine in subfloors, smoke in ductwork, or mildew behind walls always return with humidity shifts. Real results require professional source removal and treatments that reach every layer.

Ozone generator set up safely for odor elimination
Ozone generator set up safely for odor elimination
Hydroxyl generator in use for safe and effective odor removal
Hydroxyl generator in use for safe and effective odor removal

When It’s Fixed Right

The smell is gone—completely. Your home smells clean and fresh again, and guests never notice anything off. Properties show better for sale or rent, and if insurance covered the event, you’ll have full documentation for your claim.

What Oregon Homeowners Say About Rutman

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End Odors For Good

Stop wasting money on temporary fixes. One call gets the source removed, the area treated, and your home smelling clean again.

Emergency help 24/7: (971) 267-2779

Emergency help 24/7: (971) 267-2779

Emergency help 24/7: (971) 267-2779

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