Removing Different Soils from Fire-Damaged Raleigh

8/18/2021 (Permalink)

Not matter the size of the fire, smoke and soot are difficult to remove. Call SERVPRO for effective fire damage restoration.

Quickly Identifying Fire Damage in Raleigh Homes Allows the Appropriate Cleaning to Begin as Soon as Possible

Partial combustion can generate hazardous aerosolized effects like soot and smoke particles. When these come to rest on surfaces and contents, specific cleaning methods are necessary to restore to the preloss condition.

What Types of Soils and Residues Threaten Raleigh Homes? 

To begin fire damage restoration for Raleigh homes, restorers must first determine the type of smoke damage that exists. 

• Dry Smoke – Chemical sponges or other dry-cleaning methods can often wipe away the chalky film.

• Wet Smoke – Moist conditions and smoldering fires work together to create a thick and formidable residue on surfaces. While these fires are not often as widespread, the residues are challenging to remove. 

• Furnace Puffback – Many homes use oil furnaces for heat in the winter months. Without proper maintenance and upkeep, blockages can occur that cause microexplosions in the ignition chamber and leave soot deposits in several rooms. 

• Protein Residues – With kitchen flare-ups, a leading cause of fire damage in area homes, protein residues and grease deposits can be stubborn soils to overcome. Solvents are necessary to break down the residue. 

After a loss, identifying the type of smoke damage and soils present in your fire-damaged home can make restoration and cleanup more efficient and thorough. Our SERVPRO of South Cary / Apex team can help. Give us a call at (919) 615-1160.