Odors aren’t just smells — they’re molecules chemically bonded to surfaces. Over time, urine crystals, smoke hydrocarbons, and bacteria embed into drywall, subfloor, and ventilation systems. No store-bought product can break these bonds. That’s why severe odors require industrial oxidizers and professional negative-air treatment.

Pet urine doesn’t sit on top of flooring — it wicks downward, spreads horizontally, and bonds to:
🐈 carpet padding
🐈 subfloor / joists
🐈 baseboards & wall cavities
🐈 tack strips
🐈 furniture & porous materials
As the urine breaks down, it forms uric acid crystals, which continue releasing odor every time humidity rises.
No standard cleaning products remove these crystals. They must be oxidized or neutralized with industrial deodorization.
Nicotine, cannabis, and fire smoke produce micro-particles that embed into:
🚬 drywall
🚬 HVAC returns
🚬 insulation
🚬 ceilings
🚬 carpets and upholstery
These particles create a sticky resin film (especially nicotine) that cannot be washed off with household cleaners.
Until those molecules are broken apart or oxidized, the smell always comes back.
Odor molecules don’t stay in one room. Your HVAC system:
⚙️ pulls contaminated air in
⚙️ recirculates it through ducts
⚙️ spreads odor into every connected space
This is why whole-home odor problems rarely resolve with surface cleaning alone — the HVAC continues re-introducing the smell.
Moisture, spills, food waste, pet accidents, and organic materials lead to active bacterial colonies that produce powerful VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
🦠 Common sources:
🦠 carpets and rugs
🦠 subflooring
🦠 wall cavities
🦠 behind appliances
🦠 bathrooms & laundry rooms
Unless the bacteria is killed at the source, you’ll smell it forever.
Odors become far more severe in hoarded homes because:
📦 piles block airflow
📦 spills seep into flooring and walls
📦 decomposing materials remain hidden
📦 pet accidents accumulate unnoticed
📦 mold grows in absorbed moisture
Even after junk removal, the odor remains inside the structure and must be treated professionally.
These are the most persistent odors because they involve:
☣️ biological fluids
☣️ decomposition gases
☣️ airborne bacteria
contamination that travels into porous surfaces
These require OSHA-compliant, hazmat-level remediation, not cleaning.
🌫️ Thermal-shock treatment
🌫️ Fogging or vapor-phase oxidizer
🧽 HEPA negative-air scrubbing
🧸 Optional soft-goods decontamination
⚙️ HVAC fog sanitation
🧨 The Problem:
A Detroit homeowner contacted HazWash™ after discovering their parent had been living in an extreme hoarding condition where human feces were smeared or piled on nearly every surface: Countertops, sinks, walls, light switches, door frames, Floors covered in mixed human + animal feces, Toilet fully compacted with 20+ lbs of feces, Cat, dog, and human waste throughout.
Odor so overwhelming visitors couldn’t last more than a few minutes
The homeowner was devastated and had no idea where to begin.
🔧 What HazWash™ Did:
HazWash™ performed a Level 4 Biohazard Odor Reset, including:
⚠️ Full PPE + OSHA bloodborne pathogen compliance
🚮 Removal of 200+ lbs of human waste
🧹 Removal of all carpet + padding (fully saturated with urine/feces)
💦 Deep extraction + whole-home enzyme saturation
🧼 Disinfectant + enzymatic treatment on subfloors
🌫️ Controlled whole-home vapor treatment (Odor Rapid Reset™)
🔬 ATP testing verifying biological load reduction
⏱ Timeline
Human feces removed: ~200 lbs
Dumpster used: 30-yard
Hoarded items sorted & bagged: Entire home
Duration: 6 days on-site
🏁 Outcome
By the end of the week, the home went from uninhabitable to “ready for workers.”
Client reaction: “It smells like nothing ever happened — I didn’t think this house could be saved.”
Odor elimination: 100%
Biohazard neutralization: Verified via ATP testing
🧨 The Problem:
A landlord called HazWash™ after a tenant discovered a kitchen filled with undiscovered decomposition for months, including:
🦔 Rotting animal remains
🗑️ Liquefied food waste
🪰 Severe fruit fly infestation
🦠 Odor permeating cabinets, drywall, flooring, HVAC pathways
The unit was unrentable and the smell penetrated the entire home.
🔧 What HazWash™ Did:
HazWash™ performed a full decomposition cleanup, including:
✅ Removal of all decomposing materials, animal remains, and insects
⚒️ Scraping + extraction of biological residue and “decomp goo”
🫧 Disinfectant + enzyme saturation
🧼 Deep cleaning of fridge interior (made it look new)
🗑️ Recommended fridge disposal due to inaccessible internal fly harboring areas
⏱ Timeline
Total time on-site: 2 days
Odor treatment runtime: 12 hours
🏁 Outcome
The odor — which normally lingers for weeks — was eliminated within 24 hours.
Landlord feedback: “Every other company said they could only reduce the smell. You made it like nothing happened in one weekend.”
Demo required: None
Odor removal: Complete
Unit rent-ready: Immediately
🧨 The Problem:
A client’s nephew vomited heavily in their vehicle. It was over 95°F outside, causing:
🤮 Strong, sour vomit odor
🦠 Liquids seeping into seams & carpet
🗑️ A mini-hoarding environment inside the car
Vehicle unusable and unsafe
The client was embarrassed and worried they’d never remove the smell.
🔧 What HazWash™ Did:
HazWash™ performed a Vehicle Odor Reset, including:
🫧 Full vomit extraction from carpet, seats, and rear compartment
🧼 Enzyme saturation to break down bile + proteins
🧽 Disinfectant application on all affected surfaces
🗑️ Interior cleanup to remove the accumulated clutter
--(We do not offer “detailing,” but we refuse to return a car in worse condition than we found it.)
💨 Controlled rapid odor reset inside vehicle cabin
⏱ Timeline
Total onsite time: 3 hours
Odor treatment: 2-hour controlled cycle
🏁 Outcome
The client got their car back the same day.
Feedback: “I don’t smell ANYTHING. I thought the heat baked it in forever.”
Odor removal: 100% successful
Vehicle condition: Clean, organized, hazard-free
HazWash™ Odor Treatment Menu (No Demo, No Cleaning, No Removal — Treatment Only)
🧪 What These Packages DO NOT Include
These are odor-only services and DO NOT include:
❌ Removal of trash, junk, carpet, or furniture
❌ Cleaning feces, urine, blood, or bodily fluids
❌ Heavy cleaning or scrubbing
❌ Repainting or sealing
❌ Microbial remediation
❌ Demolition
❌ Flooring/Wall Removal

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EGLE Waste Generator ID #: MW0056722
USDOT #: 4475685
MC #: 1766982
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