Last summer, my hubby and 2 sons went on a fishing excursion.
They spent the day out on the lake and came back with a cooler full of fish. The two of us cooked a portion of their catch on the barbecue that night. The rest, both of us localed in the freezer to save for a later date. Over the winter, I thought it would be a nice treat to thaw out the rest of the fish and bake it, and unblessedly, my whole home filled with the odor of fish. While the meal was tasty, the odor became a problem. It was everywhere. The living room, every kitchen and bathroom and even our closets reeked of fish. With outdoor temperatures in the low teens, there was no opportunity of opening a window. I tried spraying room deodorizer, lighting scented candles and opening boxes of baking soda, nothing got rid of the odor. I realized that the odor had gotten into the air duct and was being perpetuated by the furnace. I did some research and figured out that there was most likely a buildup of dust and other contaminants concealed inside the ducts. This debris had absorbed the odor. I then tied up an appointment for duct cleaning. The corporation brought in a unit that resembled an industrial-sized vacuum cleaner. It was outfitted with an severely long hose and a brush connectment. The brush was inserted into the ducts to dislodge pollutants and suck them up. The process took a couple of hours and caused mess or damage. The result was incredible. Not only was the odor of fish completely eliminated but both of us noticed a significant improvement in the comfort of the home. The furnace no longer has to run as long or use as much energy. My heating bills are lower and I don’t need to dust or vacuum as often. The temperature from a single room to another is more consistent.