Let SERVPRO Put The Flames Of Worry Out In Your Montrose Home After A Fire

3/6/2019 (Permalink)

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Remediating Smoke and Soot Residues after Fire Damage in Montrose

A protein fire is a common way for homeowners to experience a property emergency. These damages are usually limited effectively and can be dealt with standard firefighting procedure from first-responders. Although the flames themselves can be contained the smoke can travel throughout your home, depositing unpleasant soot, ash, and odor in hallways and on furniture.

Removing fire damage in Montrose homes is not merely a case of scrubbing it away. Different materials burn at different temperatures and likewise deposit different types of smoke. Some residues respond well to agitative cleaning methods, but others can simply spread the damage around and be counter-intuitive. SERVPRO trains technicians to identify different types of smoke and use the most effective methods to remediate them.

Smoke travels upwards, entering empty air pockets which is why firefighters teach you to get as close to the ground as possible to avoid inhaling harmful pathogens. As smoke moves, it deposits carbon and other materials onto surfaces. Synthetic materials create wet smoke residues whereas natural materials like wood leave behind dry soot and ash. SERVPRO pre-tests smoke residues to make sure we maximize efficiency during the restoration process.

A dry smoke is powdery and can set into furniture or fabrics quickly making it difficult to clean. If water is used during the firefighting procedure that can cause soots to settle deep beneath the surface of porous materials. SERVPRO uses foam cleaning and dabbing methods to help lift soot damages out of furnishings or fabrics which can go a long way to preventing expensive replacements of your possessions.

Wet smoke has an oily texture and is created from the burning of synthetic materials like plastic. Using chemical solutions these deposits can be effectively removed although, it may require repainting of walls or ceilings to get your home back to preloss conditions. With both types of smoke, the odor is an issue. We can use water-based deodorizers to help remove the unpleasant associations of a recent fire and get your home clean and sanitary.

Professional solutions are immediately available for property fire damages, contact SERVPRO of Montrose / Telluride at (970) 240-6970 now.

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