Can Soot Damage Be Removed from Flooring in Raleigh Homes?

2/18/2022 (Permalink)

Fire damage can leave many lasting effects on your home. For smoke and fire cleanup services, contact SERVPRO 24/7 - 365 days a year.

Types of floors and soot soils impact the smoke and fire cleanup of Raleigh properties.

Partial combustion of building materials and contents can create challenging smoke particles and soot soils that circulate in the house. With many surfaces like flooring covered, it is up to our experienced SERVPRO team to implement the appropriate cleaning and restoration strategies to help.

Cleaning Up Loose Debris on the Surface

Before much of the smoke and fire cleanup in Raleigh homes can get underway, we must consider the needed step of removing debris and soot buildup from the house. The presence of thick residues on multiple surfaces is formidable and challenging to remove. We have numerous strategies to help reduce or eliminate loose debris, including:

• Shovels
• Vacuums
• Brushes
• Brooms
• Filtration Equipment

Solvents for Clearing Soot on Hard Surfaces

Wood is a semi-porous material, meaning that if restoration steps are taken fast, it is possible to preserve and protect these flooring elements from requiring replacement. Dry solvents are preferred choices when the team must overcome oily residues or damp soils without adding more moisture to the equation.

Carpet Cleaning Solutions for Homes

Carpets can be among the more challenging aspects to care for after a fire. Because of the magnetism of this type of material to absorb and trap fire debris and soot, the method for cleaning carpets becomes critical to prevent a full replacement of these materials. Deluxe conditioning and bonnet cleaning can immediately impact removing set-in soils and preserving the colorfastness of the fibers.

Various flooring materials can be impacted by migrating soot and smoke residues. Clearing the elements and protecting underlying layers like subflooring involves a fast response by competent and qualified professionals. Our SERVPRO of South Cary / Apex team can help when you need it after a fire. Call us today at (919) 615-1160.