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Deodorization is a primary means by which foul odors in a residence are remediated. In basic terms, the process of deodorization is designed to mask, counteract, or eliminate a foul odor present in a residence. Under the broader category of deodorization are a number of specific strategies or specific processes that include: Modification Sanitization Disinfection…
DetailsBefore odor remediation commences, the precise source of an odor must be identified. Ideally, your nose is the best “instrument” to identify the presence and even the source of an offending odor. There are drawbacks to relying only on a homeowner’s nostrils to detect and identify the source of an odor. First, there are a…
DetailsVarious university courses are devoted to studying microorganisms and microbiology. Many astute academics consider these courses to be some of the most complicated and challenging offered on both the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Nothing in this book is designed to supplant the painstaking endeavors associated with such university pursuits. Rather, this chapter is intended to…
DetailsIn this chapter, we explore in depth the sources of the most stubborn, pervasive, and repugnant odors. At the heart of the discussion of sources of odors is a focused examination of why these odors occur in the first instance. At the foundation of the source of a malodorous smell are two elements: Molecular structure…
DetailsAn examination of the ins and outs of removing odors from your home must commence with the basics. An initial discussion of odor and the science of olfaction is vital. What this means is that you must have an essential understanding of how odor is created in the first instance and how smells are processed…
DetailsLife is not without its challenges and traumas. Few people make it through their lives without experiencing some type of challenging, even horrific, event. An example of a uniquely horrible situation is discovering the remains of a person who suffered an unattended death. Similarly challenging is not actually discovering a body in this setting but…
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A great deal of attention is paid to protecting people from exposure to human blood. Human blood can contain dangerous pathogens that can result in serious and even fatal diseases. The most common of these diseases in the United States, including in the state of California, are: HIV MRSA Hepatitis B Hepatitis C While the…
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Landlords face a multitude of problems when it comes to their legal and contractual relationships with tenants. One of the most complicated and challenging of situations is when a tenant dies and no next of kin can be found. Sadly, this oftentimes occurs when a tenant dies in what is known as an unattended death.…
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The definition of what constitutes death has become the subject of an increasingly heated debate in the United States and elsewhere around the world in recent years. In addition, an associated debate centers on who should have authority to make the final determination that a person is dead. The Standard Definition of Death Over the…
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Landlords in Southern California face a myriad of challenging issues. One of the most complicated situations a landlord faces is when a tenant dies and the next of kin cannot readily be found. Landlords need to understand what they can and cannot do when a tenant dies, including in a situation in which next of…
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