# Smoke odor removal for Park Glen homes > Removing smoke smell from Park Glen homes: vaulted rooms, lofts, two AC systems, rooms over garages and attics over two-story houses. URL: https://firedamagerestorationfortworth.com/smoke-odor-removal-park-glen/ Section: Home > Service areas > Park Glen > Smoke Odor Removal in Park Glen Last updated: 2026-10-31 Disclosure: Fire Damage Restoration Fort Worth is a call-in referral service. Your call is connected to an independent, licensed local contractor who speaks with you on that call; we do not perform the work ourselves. Smoke rises, and in a Park Glen home with vaulted ceilings, open lofts and two air conditioning systems it reaches the highest points and travels through every duct. That is why the smell can be strongest upstairs even when the fire was in the kitchen. Our [odor removal](https://firedamagerestorationfortworth.com/services/odor-removal/) page explains the general method. Call the number on this page to talk your home through with an independent local contractor on the same call. ## Key facts - Smoke odor is caused by small particles that settle on walls, furniture, floors and clothing, the U.S. Fire Administration explains [1]. - IICRC S700 places deodorizing after residue has been removed, as part of a complete fire restoration [2]. - The EPA cautions that ozone generators sold as air cleaners can harm health and should not be used in occupied spaces [3]. ## Why upstairs smells worse in Park Glen houses In two-story homes with open stairways and vaulted family rooms, smoke rises straight to the ceiling and spreads across the upper floor. Residue settles on the high walls, the loft railings and the upstairs hallway. Bedrooms with doors left open fill with smoke too. When the air conditioning runs, warm air near the ceiling carries odor through return vents and into the ducts. A smell that seems strongest upstairs or near returns usually points to residue high in the house and in the system. ## Upstairs and downstairs systems in Park Glen Many Park Glen homes have separate air conditioning systems for upstairs and downstairs, each with its own ducts in the attic. Both can pull in smoke during a fire. If only one system is cleaned, the other can keep spreading smell. Cleaning or sealing ducts, replacing filters and cleaning coils on both systems is often needed. Do not run the systems until the contractor says it is safe. Running them early can spread residue into rooms that were cleaner. ## How odor is cleared from a two-story home Each stage tackles a different source. 1. **Remove saturated insulation and soft materials:** Attic insulation and carpet that absorbed smoke usually go first. 2. **Clean high walls, ceilings and lofts:** Upper surfaces are cleaned first so residue does not fall on finished areas. 3. **Clean or seal both duct systems:** Ducts, returns and air handlers are treated for each zone. 4. **Deodorize and seal before painting:** Treatments address residual odor and sealers lock in the rest. ## The Park Glen attic above the second floor The attic over a Park Glen home is large and often holds the air handlers, ductwork and blown insulation. Smoke that reached the attic settles into the insulation, and summer heat drives the smell back down through ceiling fixtures and vents. Replacing affected insulation and cleaning the framing are common parts of the job. If the fire started in a room over the garage, the attic above that room is often the most affected area. ## Engineered floors, carpet and modern finishes Many homes here have carpet upstairs and engineered wood or tile downstairs. Carpet and pad hold smoke odor and are often replaced in heavily affected rooms. Engineered wood and tile usually clean well, though grout may need extra work. Painted drywall, the main wall finish in these homes, can be cleaned and then sealed with an odor-blocking primer before repainting. ## Places odor lingers in Park Glen homes Check these if the smell keeps returning. - **Loft and upstairs hallway:** High areas where smoke collected. - **Return air grilles and filters:** They pull smoky air into the system. - **Closets upstairs:** Closed spaces hold concentrated odor. - **Room over the garage:** Often closest to a garage fire. ## Using ozone and other treatments safely Deodorizing treatments such as thermal fogging, hydroxyl generators and ozone each have a place. Ozone can work well in an empty house but should never be used with people or pets inside, since the EPA warns it can harm health [3]. Hydroxyl units are slower but can run more safely in occupied spaces. Ask the contractor which method they plan to use, how long the house needs to be empty and how they will air it out afterward. ## Moisture, mold and a musty smell If water was used upstairs, it can soak into the subfloor and drywall below. Damp materials can grow mold within 24 to 48 hours, according to the EPA [4], adding a musty smell. Drying must be confirmed before odor work is called finished. Upstairs carpet and subfloor are the usual places that stay damp in a [Park Glen house](https://firedamagerestorationfortworth.com/areas/park-glen/), so ask for readings there. ## Knowing when the smell is really gone Check the house with the windows closed and both air systems running, on a warm day if possible. If the smell returns anywhere, that area needs more work. Ask the contractor for a final check before repainting. If you are staying elsewhere during odor work, the Texas Department of Insurance explains how additional living expense coverage generally works [5]. Our guide to [smoke odor that won't go away](https://firedamagerestorationfortworth.com/guides/smoke-odor-that-won-t-go-away/) has more tips. ## Talking with your adjuster about a larger home Odor work in a two-story house often takes more than one round, and an adjuster may ask why rooms that look clean still need treatment. Notes and photos from the contractor showing residue in ducts, insulation pulled from the attic and readings or observations room by room make the reasoning clear. Ask for those notes as the job goes. Keep them with your other claim records so you can answer questions without waiting for the contractor. ## Before and after: Smoke Odor Removal in Park Glen Drag the handle to compare: odor removal in a typical Park Glen home, before the work and after it. ## Smoke Odor Removal in Park Glen: questions ### Why does my upstairs smell worse than downstairs? Smoke rises and collects on high ceilings, lofts and upper rooms. The upstairs air system can also spread it. ### Do both of my AC systems need cleaning? Usually, if both were running or open during the fire. Cleaning only one can leave the other spreading smell. ### Can I stay in the house during odor treatment? It depends on the method. Ozone requires an empty house. Ask the contractor before each step. ## Sources 1. [U.S. Fire Administration: After a fire](https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/after-a-fire/) 2. [IICRC: S700 Standard for Professional Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration](https://iicrc.org/s700/) 3. [U.S. EPA: Ozone generators that are sold as air cleaners](https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/ozone-generators-are-sold-air-cleaners) 4. [U.S. EPA: A brief guide to mold, moisture and your home](https://www.epa.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home) 5. [Texas Department of Insurance: Additional living expenses](https://tdi.texas.gov/tips/additional-living-expenses.html) ## Talk to someone Call (817) 753-1164 (+18177531164). Your call connects to an independent local contractor who speaks with you on that call.