Why Property Owners in Montrose Trust SERVPRO With Fire Damage?

11/7/2022 (Permalink)

Removing the smoke and soot residues is one of the most critical steps in the fire damage restoration of your Montrose home.

SERVPRO Offers Fast and Efficient Fire Damage Restoration in Montrose

Removing the smoke and soot residues is one of the most critical steps in the fire damage restoration of your Montrose home. Professionals like SERVPRO use several tools and techniques during restorative cleaning to limit the extent of the damage.

The cleaning method that SERVPRO techs use during fire damage restoration of your Montrose home depends on several factors. The types of smoke residue, the extent of damage, and the kind of surface involved all play a role in deciding the appropriate restorative approach. Combining chemical action, agitation, and temperature can remove the residue without harming the surfaces.

Cleaning Oily Residue During House Fire Cleanup

Fires that involve organic matter, like proteins, can generate oily residues that are challenging to clean. SERVPRO techs use EPA-certified chemicals to clean such residues during smoke remediation. The most effective cleaning agents for oily residues are-

• Enzymes: These biomolecules can break complex smoke and soot particles into water-soluble simpler molecules that can be easily removed. As enzymes are effective over a narrow pH and temperature range, SERVPRO techs maintain a neutral pH when using enzymes.
• Oxidizing and reducing bleaches: These chemicals can oxidize or reduce the oily residues formed after smoke damage. The chemical reaction caused by these agents can convert the water-insoluble residues into water-soluble molecules.

What is Cleaning for No Paint and Cleaning for Paint?

A dry sponge or wet cleaning is sufficient if the smoke and soot residues are light. The process is called “clean for no paint.” However, if sealing and repainting are necessary, it is called “cleaning for paint.”

Call SERVPRO of Montrose / Telluride at (970) 240-6970 for fast and efficient service.