Why DIY Commercial Fire Damage Fails Little Falls Properties

7/18/2019 (Permalink)

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The heat and charred building materials and ruined objects are not the only losses from commercial fire damage. When improperly cleaned, it leads to the potential for other costly issues such as embedded foul odors and mold. 

There are many well-meaning articles online that detail how to clean up damage from a fire. The place where this advice falls short for Little Falls commercial fire damage is when presented as a one-size-fits-all solution. Did you know soot particles exist smaller than the human eye can see? If this airborne particulate matter is not captured and removed or neutralized at the molecular level, strong odors develop wherever it goes. And that is just one issue. 

When SERVPRO assists local businesses with the cleanup and restoration of fire loss properties, we sometimes encounter additional challenges from improper cleaning attempts such as: 

• White vinegar is not the white knight of cleaning soot and smoke residue. In some cases, certain types of residues should not have any liquid applied, or it has the potential to grind in the soot

• Scrubbing residues can embed the stain into walls and paint.

• Using left blowers to take debris and residues off surfaces merely spreads soot.

We contain the fire loss area to stop any further spread of soot, and this includes vents. If the HVAC has been running since the fire, there is a good chance the ductwork needs cleaning. If there is a possibility previously attempted cleaning efforts spread the soot more widely across the site, we expand our containment and cover or remove possessions for cleaning and deodorization outside the worksite.

In settings such as reception areas and conference rooms, upholstered furnishings are not automatically a fire loss. On a case-by-case basis, our certified Upholstery and Fabric Cleaning Technicians inspect and determine if the cushions and fabrics are restorable through our proprietary cleaning methods. 

Odor control after a fire is crucial for both a healthy work environment as well as aesthetics. No one wants to spend time in a pungent place. Our employees hold certifications as Odor Control Technicians and have access to some of the most advanced equipment that removes odors at the molecular level, never to return. 

When commercial fire damage strikes, contact SERVPRO of Clifton at (973) 928-3705. Our emergency response team answers each call with both compassion and professionalism with a goal to get your property restored to its preloss condition, "Like it never even happened."

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