What Are Some Essential Considerations During Fire and Smoke Cleanup in Vernon Properties?

12/17/2021 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Considers the Residue Types Left at a Fire Loss Site When Planning Cleaning Process to Improve the Outcomes

Cleaning up a property after a fire incident is essential in restoring it to its preloss state. The dark coloration of most residues left from the combustion process can fool you into thinking that a single cleaning approach is sufficient. However, residues have different physical and chemical properties, so one approach is not likely to clean your Vernon home satisfactorily.

Adapting fire and smoke cleanup in Vernon properties to match the type of soiling is the best approach. SERVPRO considers the types of residues present and the varying traits of each soil. For instance, even though soot is one type of residue, its properties vary greatly depending on how the fire burnt.

Some Common Factors that Distinguish Residues Include:

• Whether residues are corrosive 
• Whether smoke residues are wet
• How fine the residues are
• Whether there are oily or protein residues

Observation helps reveal most aspects of the residues. Our SERVPRO technicians also rely on their experiences to identify any hidden qualities. For example, if we observe that combustion involves plastics or protein, we can expect wet and invisible residues, respectively. We prepare a variety of resources to combat the different residues.

Useful Resources to Clean Fire Residues Include:

• Vacuums to capture fine residues
• Chemical sponges for non-wet surface cleaning
• Specially formulated chemical agents
• Deodorizers

Apart from the residues, the affected surfaces also matter. Factors such as age, porosity, and surface finish affect the cleaning process. Unfinished or aged materials tend to be more porous, thus absorbing most of the residues and necessitating aggressive cleaning. Highly polished finishes, on the other hand, are easier to clean since residue removal mostly requires wiping the surface. However, they are vulnerable to aggressive agitation or strong cleaning agents. 

SERVPRO of Greater Sussex County can handle fire and smoke cleanup after a fire, "Like it never even happened." Call us at (973) 383-2024 for expedited restoration of your property.