Source removal, not a cover-up
We track the sewer or drain smell back to the surfaces, drains, and materials holding it, then clean and treat them directly. No masking sprays, no perfumes, no quick fix that fades in a day.
Odor Specialists · Cleveland and Northeast Ohio
Sewer and drain odor removal that gets to the source
We find and clear that sewer gas, sewage, or drain smell from basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and floor drains, using green, non-toxic methods, with no ozone, no chlorine, and nothing sprayed on to cover it up.
- Source removal, not a cover-up
- Green, non-toxic methods only
- Built for sewer gas and sewage residue
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Sewer & Drain Odor
Sewer and Drain Odor Removal
A sewer or drain smell is more than unpleasant, it is a signal. It usually traces back to a dried out floor drain or P-trap letting gas up from the line, a plumbing vent problem, or the residue and staining left behind after a sewage backup. Whatever the cause, the smell settles into porous surfaces, grout, concrete, framing, and the air, and keeps coming back long after the obvious mess is gone. Candles and bleach only cover it for a few hours. We take a different approach. We find where the odor is actually coming from, treat those surfaces and the air directly, and remove the smell rather than mask it. Most sewer and drain odor jobs are done in 1 to 4 hours, and we do not leave until the smell is genuinely gone.
We serve homeowners, renters, landlords, and property managers across Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, including Akron, Canton, Mansfield, and Youngstown. Older homes, seldom used basement drains, and finished lower levels are where we see the most sewer gas and drain odor. One honest note up front. We remove the lingering odor, we are not a plumber, so if there is an active plumbing fault such as a dry trap, a broken vent, or a line problem, that needs to be corrected too. Once the source is under control, our treatment clears the sewer and drain smell that surfaces and materials keep giving off.
Green, non-toxic methods only
Enzymatic and oxidizing treatments, thermal fogging, occupied-safe hydroxyl generators, and HEPA with activated-carbon air scrubbing. Never ozone, never chlorine. Safe for occupied homes, kids, and pets.
Built for sewer gas and sewage residue
Sewer odor lives in porous concrete, grout, framing, and the air. We treat the surfaces and the air together so the smell is broken down, not just freshened for an afternoon.
Safe in occupied spaces
Our hydroxyl and air-scrubbing methods are safe to run while people are in the building, so a bathroom, basement, or business does not have to shut down for the treatment.
Gone in 1 to 4 hours, usually
Most basement, bathroom, and laundry room sewer odor jobs are cleared in a single visit. Larger sewage backups or whole-home odor can take longer, and we tell you honestly up front.
Backed by our 100% guarantee
If the sewer or drain smell is not gone, we are not done. We treat first, then re-treat if needed, and we are fully insured with a certificate available on request.
Who It's For
Situations we handle every day
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Basement floor drains giving off a sewer gas smell
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Bathrooms and toilets with a lingering sewer odor
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Laundry rooms and washing machine drain smells
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Sewage backup odor left behind after cleanup
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Crawl spaces and utility rooms that smell like sewer gas
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Restaurants, offices, and rentals with a drain or restroom odor
How It Works
Three steps to fresh air
Get Your Free Quote
Tell us about the job and we call you right back with your price, usually the same day.
On-Site Treatment
Same or next day. Trained pros deploy the right process for your space.
Neutral. Fresh. Done.
1 to 4 hours later, the odor is gone, removed at the source. Walk in and breathe.
Reviews
What clients say
★★★★★
We had a lingering odor in our Toyota Highlander from years of kid-related messes like spilled milk, throw up, and everything in between. We had tried cleaning it several times ourselves and even had it detailed, but the smell always seemed to come back. I found Odor Removal Experts and decided to give them a shot. They were very responsive from the start, answered my questions, and were professional throughout the entire process. Honestly, I was skeptical that the odor could be completely removed, but they exceeded my expectations. When they were done, there was no smell at all. Not a cover-up scent or air freshener smell. It was just completely gone. It was pretty amazing. If you’re dealing with a stubborn odor that won’t go away no matter what you try, I’d definitely recommend Odor Removal Experts. Great service and even better results.
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I had a great experience overall. I had a urine odor in my couch that was difficult to completely remove. After the first couple of visits, the couch looked and smelled much cleaner, but there was still a slight odor. He was professional, stood behind his work, and came back out free of charge until the odor was completely gone. I really appreciated his commitment to making sure the job was done right instead of giving up. It’s hard to find that level of customer service these days. I would definitely recommend his services!
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Excellent service from Odor Removal Experts! They were professional, arrived on time The process was quick. I highly recommend them to anyone dealing with stubborn odors in their home or rental property.
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Highly recommend this company! They did an excellent job removing the smoke odor from my vehicle. The team was professional, thorough, and the odor was gone. Their attention to detail and quality of work exceeded my expectations. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again!
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I called Odor Removal Experts to help with a duplex unit I have. The bottom unit had a tenant who smoked heavily, leaving a strong residue in every room. The upstairs unit had pets whom left a strong urine smell throughout. I initially hired a contractor to both deep clean the walls and paint them however we still couldn’t get the smells out. Odor Removal Experts was my hail merry and I couldn’t be happier with the call. In just a short time the team was able to spray down both units with specific chemicals and finally able to do with bleach/paint could not in removing these smells. We’re glad to have found them and plan to use them all odor solutions.
Frequently asked questions
Can you get rid of a sewer or drain smell for good?
Yes, once the source is under control. If the smell is from a dried out trap or a plumbing fault, that needs correcting too, and we will tell you if we see one. From there our treatment clears the sewer and drain odor that surfaces and materials keep giving off. We find where it is actually coming from, treat those surfaces and the air directly, and remove the smell rather than cover it up.
Do you use ozone or bleach to kill the sewer smell?
No. We never use ozone or chlorine, and we never just mask the odor. We use green, non-toxic methods, source cleaning, enzymatic and oxidizing treatments, thermal fogging, occupied-safe hydroxyl generators, and HEPA with activated-carbon air scrubbing. These break the odor down at the source and are safe to use in occupied homes and businesses.
Are you a plumber, or do you just remove the odor?
We remove the odor. We are odor removal specialists, not a plumbing company, so if there is an active fault such as a dry trap, a failed vent, or a line issue, that repair is separate. Many sewer smells are simply odor that has soaked into surfaces and air after a past backup or a drain that dried out, and those we clear completely. Most jobs are done in 1 to 4 hours and are backed by our 100% guarantee.
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Same guarantee across every space, in every area we cover.
Homes
Permanent home odor removal for houses, condos, and apartments in Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Most jobs are done in 1 to 4 hours.
Cars & Vehicles
Same or next-day car odor removal in Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. We remove the smell at the molecular source in 1 to 4 hours using green, non-toxic methods, backed by our 100% guarantee.
Yachts & Boats
Permanent yacht odor removal for mildew, diesel, holding-tank, smoke and galley smells, available same or next day in Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.
Commercial
Discreet, fast commercial odor removal that eliminates the source so your space stays open for business in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.
Private Jets
Permanent cabin odor elimination for jet owners, charter operators and FBOs in Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, with same or next-day service and a 100% guarantee.
Hotels & Airbnbs
Same-day smoke, cannabis, and pet odor removal for hosts, hotels, and property managers in Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Gone before your next guest checks in, with green, non-toxic methods.
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