Why is Fire and Smoke Removal a Difficult Job for Riverhead Residents?

9/13/2021 (Permalink)

When fire and smoke affect your home, the situation that you are left with can be messy. Contact SERVPRO for effective fire damage remediation.

SERVPRO Fire and Smoke Removal Technicians in Riverhead Undertake Significant Training to Work Effectively in Fire-damaged Homes

Fires release smoke. An indoor environment, like your home, can often sustain significant smoke soiling due to a kitchen fire. While smoke builds up quickly on cooler surfaces, removing that smoke can often be more complex and time-consuming. Most residents in the area rely on a fire restoration professional to help identify and remove smoke residues which can usually be bonded to walls or ceilings on a molecular level. Breaking these chemical bonds can be a challenge without an in-depth knowledge of smoke residues and the relevant cleaning products. SERVPRO can help with:

• Fire debris removal
• Smoke remediation
• Indoor air quality restoration

Using chemicals is an essential part of fire and smoke removal for your Riverhead home. Specific chemical agents can help to break the chemical bond between soot and surface. This process makes removing the soiling much less time-consuming. There are certain essential criteria to using chemical agents. One of these criteria is working knowledge of different smoke types and the benefits of using a particular chemical. 

• Solvent-based cleaning agents are often used as part of a dry cleaning process. These can be effective on upholstery, textiles, or where there are wet smoke deposits.
• Detergents can be mixed in a water solution and work most effectively when smoke residues are dry. 
• Dwell time is the period needed for chemical agents to take effect and break down the chemical bond between smoke and surface. 

If you need help removing smoke residues from your home, contact SERVPRO of The North Fork for fire and smoke removal at (631) 591-3771.