How we handle soot and smoke removal after a house fire

1/12/2021 (Permalink)

Here Is How Professionals Remove Soot And Smoke After A House Fire

Home fires in Malibu CA, have the potential to substantially damage your residence. Unfortunately, the harm to your house may not be over once the fire goes out. If not properly eradicated, soot and smoke damage can continue to hurt a building. While you should have fire restoration experts take care of the cleanup process, it's still helpful to know what needs to be done. 

Smoke
Purifying the air in your house is a vital step in the restoration process. Smoke has a tendency to linger in the air and cause multiple issues. Even if the structure is completely stable, it likely isn't safe to stay in until the smoke cleaning is done. One of the first tasks restoration professionals may complete is using air movers and scrubbers. These devices help to circulate your home's air and clean the HVAC (heating, ventilating and air-conditioning) system. This prevents the smoke from staying put. Another task is cleaning any areas that were affected by smoke damage. These are some supplies that might be used:

• Tri-sodium phosphate cleaners
• Sponges
• Vacuums
• Hot water
• Rubbing alcohol
  

This process doesn't just apply to furniture and walls. Be sure to check items like your clothes for damage as well.

Soot
Soot is a black powder made up of carbon. It can be found all over your house after a fire, particularly in the air. The particles may leave the air and stain your furniture, which tends to result in permanent discoloration. These items can be cleaned thoroughly by professionals, with the first step often being the use of vacuums. Utilizing wet materials is likely to make the soot damage less removable, so this is usually avoided. However, the cleaning method depends heavily on the furniture's material.
Dealing with a home fire is harrowing enough without having pervasive damage. Remediation companies may ensure that your home is safe to reside in once more. If you make sure that these tasks are undertaken, any soot and smoke damage they have little chance of affecting you much longer.

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