Why Is Fire and Smoke Damage Cleanup in Newburgh Homes Necessary?

2/22/2022 (Permalink)

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A fire can ignite from the most unlikely sources. For example, a lighted candle is a potential fire hazard if not monitored, and you should not burn it near flammable items such as drapes, furniture, or flammable decorations. Kids and pets can also knock it over, so you should not place a candle within their reach. Identifying such risks can help keep your Newburgh property safe.

Even so, a fire could still happen and the need for fire and smoke cleanup at your Newburgh home is recommended. The smoke dissipates quickly, finding its way around the house, especially the cooler areas, coating surfaces and items in soot and odor. Smoke can negatively impact porous materials such as furniture, carpets, or clothing. In addition, you might find yourself grappling with lingering smoke. SERVPRO technicians can determine the best products and techniques to restore your property to its preloss condition.

Factors that determine the removal of smoke residue

• The type of material burned
• Type of surface
• The amount of heat
• Duration of the blaze

How to Deal with Smoke Residue Effect on Different Materials

Depending on how the fire started, the type of material and surface affected, the smoke and soot produced tends to behave differently, and you could experience distinct damage. Natural materials have dry smoke that our team can remove using a low alkaline detergent and a sponge. On the other hand, Wet smoke results from synthetic materials like foam, rubbers, and plastics, which can be stubborn to remove and require stronger detergents or specialized cleaning equipment. It might be necessary to strip off surfaces to remove such residues in some cases.

Different types of smoke residues

• Dry smoke residue
• Wet smoke residue
• Protein smoke

SERVPRO of North Orange County and SERVPRO of South Orange County provides the best fire and smoke damage cleanup services in your home. Call us at (845) 342-3333. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.