Getting rid of smoke smell after a fire

9/18/2024 (Permalink)

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It’s important to address smoke and soot damage quickly. While unpleasant, the lingering effects of long-term exposure to smoke and soot particles can pose health risks to your family or staff, and possible additional damage to the affected property.

There are some things you can do after contacting a professional restoration company that specializes in fire damage and smoke odor restoration, like SERVPRO of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, and Lincoln Counties, to reduce the smell and begin the cleaning process:

• Ventilation: Circulate fresh air throughout the property by opening doors and windows to remove the smoke and soot particles and soften the smell.

• Surface Cleaning: Use soot sponges to remove soot particles from hard surfaces like flooring, walls, ceiling, and objects like picture frames, dressers, etc.
  • A high-efficiency vacuum cleaner that has a HEPA filter can also be used to remove these particles. Our team of technicians are certified to ensure equipment like this is used properly.

• Soft Contents Cleaning: Fabric materials like clothing, curtains, and linens can be stained from smoke and soot damage after a fire. These items require specialty cleaning to be restored to best condition.
  • An experienced dry cleaner may be able to help, or, SERVPRO®’s ESPORTA machines can make it “like it never even happened”!

Fire damage cleanup is a complex process. When handling the effects of fire, such as soot and smoke removal, it’s recommended to contact a restoration professional.

SERVPRO of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, and Lincoln Counties is Here to Help™ restore your Richmond home or business!