Smoke Removal Phoenix
Cleaning Up Smoke Damage After a House Fire
If you have experienced a fire in your
home, be prepared to deal with smoke damage and smoke odor as a result. Even if the
fire is small and does minimal damage, it is likely that your home will
still be affected by smoke. Should this be the case, your best option
is to get in touch with a smoke and fire damage restoration company.
These professionals will be there for you when you need them the most,
as many people are too distressed to deal with the cleanup required
after a house fire. Professional smoke removal companies offer multiple
services.
Here is a brief description of what you can expect, should you decide to call for smoke damage remediation:
Fire
and smoke damage experts will come to your home and do a visual
inspection to assess the damage. Your home will be examined for soot,
odors, ash and all other possible indications that there is smoke
damage present. After the visual inspection, a professional will advise you
what actions you will need to take next. If you agree to let them
assist you, the smoke removal company can then begin putting your home
back in order. Any undamaged items within your house will either be
covered or removed and temporarily placed in a safe storage facility
until the cleanup is finished.
Then, depending on how severe the damage is, they may implement any combination of these services:
1.
Pressure washing the exterior of your home which can include the walls,
porches and windows, as well as disinfecting all of the above areas.
2.
Deep cleaning and disinfecting the parts of the interior of your home
which have been damaged. These areas can include the walls and
ceilings, closets, cabinets and drawers, etc.
3. Deep cleaning
and disinfecting fabric items such as curtains and rugs, as well as the
upholstery on your furniture, provided these items are salvageable. If
there are any items in your home that are damaged beyond being saved,
the company will let you know.
4. Making the air in your home
fresh and clean by purging the heating, air conditioning, and
ventilation systems of smoke odors and harmful particles that may have
been left behind by smoke and fire. The company may also implement the
use of ion generators, mechanical filters, and/or electronic air
cleaners for optimum results.
There are also products
available that will dissolve smoke molecules, thus expelling all odors,
which the professionals may use themselves or suggest you use
personally. These products are known as "counteractants," and are used
to neutralize odors in fabric items such as clothing or carpets.
One
other option to consider is an ozone treatment. During an ozone
treatment, a machine is utilized to dissolve smoke molecules, sanitize
your home, and eliminate odors. This treatment has caused much
controversy, however, as some reports state that the lungs may be
negatively affected by such a procedure. If you are interested in this
treatment, talk to your smoke removal professional about it to ensure
you make an informed decision. If you ultimately decide to have the
company perform an ozone treatment, be aware that you will have to
vacate your home until it is completed.
Please allow us to make your life a little bit easier after the stressful experience of a house fire.
Give
us a call and we will provide you with all of the information that you need
regarding smoke-damage removal. Your home will be cleaner and more pure
than it's ever been before!
