Removing Soot from Many Types of Contents in Jamesport Homes

3/10/2022 (Permalink)

Don’t let your property be a victim of fire damage, SERVPRO of The North Fork is only a call away.

We Have Specific Strategies and Equipment to Overcome Content Damage During Fire Restoration in Jamesport Properties. 

Soot is a big obstacle for restorers. When it impacts homeowners' contents and personal belongings, varying strategies will be needed based on their composition and the severity of the damage. Before recovery can begin, we must first evaluate the damage.

Cataloging Damage and Content Inventory

Early inspection during fire restoration in Jamesport homes shows the impact of soot on contents and furniture. We catalog this damage and design a restoration plan. Our constant inventory of these items does many things like:

• Helps monitor cleaning progress
• Tracks the location of items at all times
• Keeps homeowner aware of restoration milestones

Hard/Non-Porous Contents 

Low-porosity materials are all throughout the house. These might be utensils from the kitchen, glassware, porcelain contents, ceramic items, and more. With these objects, soot cannot penetrate beyond the surface, and our submersion ultrasonic tank can effectively clean and remove soot and smoke residues.

Soft Materials and Fabrics 

Soft materials are a challenge when affected by soot and smoke damage. Not only must upholstery and delicate fabric cleaning equipment be used, often at our nearby SERVPRO facility, but we must also address the presence of harsh odors. Fabrics can readily absorb malodors, so cleanup must also include solutions for this.

Furniture Restoration

Furniture must be restored similarly to wall surfaces, using a combination of mechanical actions to remove buildup and loose debris and then cleaning the surface with specifically designed products. Wood crème or citrus-based cleaners, for example, can help to renew the surface after soot removal.

Soot can have a disastrous and destructive impact on many contents and personal belongings in a home. As rapidly as these hazards develop, SERVPRO of The North Fork provides effective cleaning and restoration strategies for the impacted items from your house. We are here when you need us – call today at (631) 591-3771.