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Fast • Certified • Whole-Home Odor Reset™

When a skunk sprays near — or inside — your property, the sulfur compounds (thiols) bond to everything:

• Carpet, padding, subfloor
• HVAC systems
• Drywall, insulation
• Clothing, furniture, bedding
• Vehicles and garages

DIY cleaning rarely works. Vinegar, baking soda, peroxide, tomato juice— these only mask the odor or make it worse.

HazWash™ uses professional oxidizers, vapor treatment, and targeted surface remediation to break skunk odor at the molecular level.

We can restore most homes within 12–24 hours.

📞 Call us today for a free estimate: 1-844-HAZWASH

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🔬 Why Skunk Odor Is So Hard to Remove

Skunk spray contains thiols and thioacetates — extremely powerful sulfur compounds.

These molecules:

🦠 Bond into porous material
💦 Reactivate with humidity
⚙️ Spread through HVAC
🛏️ Stay trapped in insulation, padding, and fabrics
🥷 Are undetectable to surface cleaners

This is why a skunk spray can make a house unlivable for weeks or months without professional treatment.

HazWash™ removes odor molecules at their source — not by masking them.

🦨 Common Skunk Odor Situations We Handle

1️⃣ Skunk Spray in a Home

Odor absorbed into fabrics, furniture, drywall, vents, and flooring.

2️⃣ Skunk Under a Deck or Crawl Space

Spray seeps upward into the home structure, HVAC, and subfloor.

3️⃣ Skunk Odor in a Vehicle

From direct spray, contaminated clothing, or pets.

4️⃣ Pets Sprayed by Skunk (Odor Travels Indoors)

Even after the pet is shampooed, odor molecules remain in the house.

5️⃣ Skunk Smell in HVAC or Forced-Air Systems

Thiols pulled into air returns spread odor through every room.

🧪 Our Skunk Odor Removal Process

✔ 1. Inspection & Moisture/Odor Mapping

We identify odor absorption zones, HVAC contamination, and surface vs. vapor-level penetration.

✔ 2. Enzyme + Oxidizer Application

Applied to carpets, padding, subfloor, upholstery, and other porous materials.

✔ 3. Whole-Home Vapor Treatment

(12–24 hours depending on severity)

Eliminates airborne and embedded odor molecules.

✔ 4. HVAC Deodorization Protocol

Targets ducts, vents, returns, and filtration paths.

✔ 5. Post-Treatment Ventilation Cycle

Ensures safe re-entry for residents, pets, and children.

✔ Optional: Carpet/Padding Removal

Only if saturation is extreme.

Why DIY Odor Removal Fails Every Time

Store-bought sprays and ozone machines can’t reach:

❌ subfloor penetration

❌ wall cavities

❌ ductwork

❌ insulation

❌ carpet padding

❌ structural materials

Odor is a molecular problem, not a surface problem.
Until the molecules are broken down, neutralized, or oxidized, the smell always returns.

DIY and Store sprays don’t reach the molecular level. That’s why odors return in few days or weeks. The HazWash™ system breaks the chemical structure of odor compounds permanently.

Real Client Case Studies

Whole-Home Human Feces Odor + Level 4 Biohazard

🧨 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

Heavy Decomposition Odor (Kitchen Incident)

🧨 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

Vomit Odor in Vehicle (95°F Hot Weather Incident)

🧨 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

Pricing Guide for Odor Removal in Metro Detroit

HazWash™ Odor Treatment Menu (No Demo, No Cleaning, No Removal — Treatment Only)

Freshen & Fog™

Best for mild odors, refreshers, and non-severe situations

Most Popular

Rapid Odor Reset™

Maximum intensity odor removal for the worst odor cases**

Whole Home odor Reset™

Ideal for stubborn odors that have soaked into surfaces**

Runtime: 1-2 hours

(Same-day fog treatment)

 

Best For:
Mild pet odor
Light cooking odors
“Old house smell”
Stale tobacco odor (non-heavy smokers)
Homes needing a quick refresh before showing or listing

 

What You Get:

✔ Professional oxidizer fog treatment
✔ HVAC-safe odor neutralizer cycle
✔ Light pre-treatment of targeted areas
✔ Whole-home atmospheric reset
✔ Optional enzyme spray upgrades*

 

Typical 1,000 sq ft home: $250–$500

 

Runtime: 12 hours

(high-output shock treatment)

 

Best For:

Severe nicotine
Urine saturation smell after cleanup
Hoarding homes AFTER removal
Strong decomposition odor (post-biohazard removal)
Smoke/fire odor embedded deeply

 

What You Get:

✔ High-output oxidizer shock system
✔ Multi-stage atmospheric penetration cycle
✔ Advanced enzyme vapor treatment
✔ HVAC & return-air deep neutralization
✔ Post-treatment odor verification walkthrough

 

Typical 1,000 sq ft home: $1,000–$1,500

 

Runtime: 24 hours
(full-day treatment + cure cycle)

 

Best For:

Heavy cigarette or cigar smell
Strong pet urine odor without structural saturation
Old home odor embedded in drywall / HVAC
Fire & smoke odor (non-catastrophic)
Vacant homes requiring deep atmospheric penetration

 

What You Get:

✔ Whole-home pre-treatment & diagnostic
✔ Controlled oxidizer saturation cycle (24 hours)
✔ Targeted enzyme misting for high-odor zones
✔ HVAC system deodorization pass
✔ Follow-up ventilated flush cycle

 

Typical 1,000 sq ft home: $500–$750

 
$0.25 - $0.5

per square foot

$1 - $1.5

per square foot

$0.5 - $1

per square foot

🧪 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

Severe Decomposition

What once felt unlivable is now a safe, clean home — with valuables protected and dignity restored.

From Dangerous to Safe

Certified cleanup of trauma scenes, blood, and drug houses. HazWash™ restores safety and compliance, discreetly and compassionately.

From Odor to Fresh Air

Permanent odor removal and hazardous waste packaging — so homes, rentals, and shops are safe, breathable, and inspection-ready.

Cities We Serve

Detroit

Southfield

Farmington Hills

Novi

Livonia

Westland

Dearborn

Dearborn Heights

Canton

Plymouth

troy

Sterling Heights

Warren

Roseville

Clinton Township

St. Clair Shores

Royal Oak

Ferndale

Hazel Park

Oak Park

Madison Heights

Bloomfield Hills

Pontiac

Waterford

Need Odor Removal Fast?

HazWash™ can be on-site in under 60 minutes for urgent cases — or you can schedule online 24/7.

🚨 Book your Odor Reset™ in 30 seconds.
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Skunk Odor Removal FAQ – Everything Detroit Homeowners Ask Most

❓ Why does skunk odor last so long?
Skunk spray contains thiols and thioacetates—sulfur compounds that bond deeply into carpet, drywall, HVAC systems, fabrics, and insulation. They reactivate with humidity and require molecular oxidation to eliminate.
❓ Can I fix skunk odor with DIY cleaning?
No—common cleaners only mask odor temporarily. Thiols embedded in surfaces require whole-home oxidizer treatment, enzyme extraction, and HVAC deodorization for permanent removal.
❓ Is your treatment safe for pets and children?
Yes — once the home is properly aired out. Pets and humans cannot be inside during treatment, but re-entry is safe after cycling. Our oxidizer breaks down into salt + oxygen.
❓ Can you remove skunk odor from cars?
Yes. We remove skunk odor from vehicles, seats, trunk areas, HVAC vents, and fabric. We do not provide detailing — only odor and contamination removal.
❓ What if my HVAC system smells?
HVAC pulls thiols through air returns into every room. We deodorize ducts, vents, filters, and returns using oxidizers that neutralize sulfur compounds.
❓ How long does skunk odor removal take?
• Freshen & Fog™ → 1–2 hours
• Whole-Home Odor Reset™ → 24 hours
• Rapid Odor Reset™ → 12 hours
Most homes are odor-free within 24 hours.
❓ Does anything need to be removed or demolished?
Only in severe cases. Carpet/pad or insulation may be removed if the spray was direct and heavy. Most homes require no demo.
❓ Is the odor guaranteed to be gone?
Yes — as long as the odor source is removed. Our oxidizer system destroys thiols at the molecular level.
❓ Can skunk odor make people sick?
Prolonged exposure can cause headaches, nausea, and respiratory irritation. Fast treatment is recommended, especially for children or elderly residents.
❓ Is HazWash™ certified for odor + hazmat work?
Yes — including OSHA HAZWOPER 40, bloodborne pathogens, DOT Hazmat, and RCRA compliance. Most odor companies are not licensed for regulated waste or biohazards.
❓ How much does skunk odor removal cost?
Pricing is based on square footage:
• Freshen & Fog™ → $0.25–$0.50/sq ft
• Whole-Home Reset™ → $0.50–$0.75/sq ft
• Rapid Odor Reset™ → $1.00–$1.50/sq ft
❓ How do I get a quote?
Use our 3-minute online survey. We calculate home size and provide real pricing instantly.

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Real projects. Real transformations. From hoarding homes to hazardous spills — we restore safety, dignity, and compliance.

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1

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2

On-Site Assessment & Action Plan

Our certified team inspects, documents, and explains exactly what needs to be done. You’ll get a clear plan — no surprises.

3

Certified Cleanup & Peace of Mind

We neutralize, sanitize, and document everything — restoring your property safely, legally, and permanently.

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

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