How Smoke Residues Are Removed from Bloomingdale Properties

1/26/2022 (Permalink)

If you've been a victim of fire damage call SERVPRO of Central Bloomingdale, Fish Hawk. We are the leading remediation specialists.

Cleaning After Smoke Soil Residues Requires Specific Recovery Steps in Damaged Bloomingdale Properties. 

Smoke and soot soil residues are a formidable obstacle for area homes. As challenging as cleanup might be, our SERVPRO team has trusted methods for reducing soot severity and removing soils throughout the property. 

Capturing and Removing Soils 

One of the most effective methods of trapping soils on surfaces during fire damage restoration for Bloomingdale homes is dry vacuums. The suction of the portable unit can handle any loose debris and buildup before more complicated cleaning and restoration methods are needed. 

Dissolving Particles 

Dissolving is one of the most heavily used approaches for trapping particles and reaching a point where they can be rinsed away from the surface. In fact, there are three primary phases of dissolving over processes like emulsification or even controlled demolition. Dissolving entails: 

• Wash – This process begins with applying a cleaning product to the surface of the affected material. The objective is to trap soils in a suspended state to more easily remove them with other steps. 

• Rinse – Using pressure, agitation, air, or water, the material can be swept or rinsed clean of the trapped smoke and soot particles. 

• Dry – This process removes remaining water and moisture from the affected material. 

Proper Disposal of Smoke Residues 

Disposal is not as simple as throwing remnants in the garbage. Depending on the health hazards associated with carcinogenic particles and soot debris, the regulations set in place by the federal offices and the state prohibit undocumented dumping. We interface with approved facilities equipped to manage post-fire debris and safely discard it. 

The process of cleaning up and disposing of soot and smoke soils left behind after a fire can be a considerable undertaking. Depending on the type of smoke residue and the underlying material, multiple cleaning methods might be ideal. Our SERVPRO of Central Bloomingdale, Fish Hawk team, can help with post-fire cleanup and restoration fast when you call (813) 460-0204.