Given the devastating effects of an inferno, experts who offer fire restoration services can help affected business owners or property owners in a big way. These professionals usually work towards helping people affected by a fire get back on their feet quickly. The process of restoring a property damaged by fire can be daunting, exhausting and time-consuming. On calling fire restoration experts, they will:
• Carry out an assessment to gauge the level of damages
• Remove all leftover damages from the affected property
• Undertake mitigation measures to curb the effects of soot and residual water as well as get rid of any leftover odor
Simply put, these professionals usually offer advice and directions to entrepreneurs and property owners on how they can best rebuild from the ashes.
On contacting fire restoration experts, they will thoroughly clean every area that was touched by the inferno. Most of the clean-up process usually involves getting rid of any residual water, soot and smoke odors. To rebuild a business or damaged property, the contaminants that leave behind odors must all be thoroughly scrubbed away and the affected area deodorized. To get rid of odors, these experts usually rely on sophisticated equipment such as air scrubbers. Any residual water and moisture after the fire has been put out is usually removed using dehumidifiers and industrial-grade air movers.
To rebuild quickly and effectively, then the affected individual must take timely action. The quicker mitigation measures are implemented, the easier it is for restoration professionals to minimize the level of losses and damages. Below, we have discussed the measures that are usually taken by fire restoration professionals to deal with smoke effects after an inferno.
How Do Restoration Professionals Deal With Smoke Odors?
Just like fires in other areas, after a commercial fire, you are likely to notice a pungent smell that will permeate throughout your building, fixtures, furnishings and the air in your property. This pungent smell usually comes from the things being razed down, soot as well as residual chemicals and water used to put out the inferno. To deal with smoke odors thoroughly, restoration experts must first deal with any leftover debris.
After your insurance firm carries out an inspection of your property to determine the cause of the inferno, restoration experts usually jump into action to get rid of all charred debris and soot in your entire property. The removal of debris usually helps get rid of pungent smells because it involves the removal of unseen dust particles that are airborne as well as those that have settled down on surfaces. Though the removal of debris usually lowers the intensity of the pungent smell, it does not usually completely eliminate the odor. To completely get rid of the pungent smell left after an inferno, you must also deal with the soot and residual water that contribute to the intensity of the smell.
How Is Soot Dealt With After a Fire?
Soot refers to the black, chemical by-product of burnt carbon left behind once an inferno razes down materials. After an inferno in a commercial building, you are likely to find very thick layers of soot covering surfaces. The soot damage in a property can intensify depending on the chemical components of materials burnt down. It is also important to note that apart from destroying the aesthetics of a property, soot can cause a lot of additional damage. For example, it can cause permanent discoloration on granite surfaces, granite, unburnt timber surfaces, grout, plastics as well as stain textured and porous surfaces.
By removing soot, restoration professionals can help minimize the likelihood of surfaces getting permanently discolored as well as help you reduce the cost of replacing damaged surfaces. To remove soot after a fire, restoration professionals usually rely on industrial vacuums.
How Do Restoration Professionals Deal With Residual Water After Putting Out a Fire?
Flooding is not the only thing that can lead to a mold problem in your property. The residual water left after a fire has been extinguished can also lead to the exacerbation of a mold problem in your building. If the water collects in a confined space, it will interact will mold spores thereby increasing its rate of growth. When mold combines with smoky odor in your property, it will lead to further contamination of air. The longer these two harmful elements combine, the harder it will be to get rid of the pungent smell left behind by a fire.
To get rid of any residual water, excess moisture and mold spores in your property, restoration experts usually use dehumidifiers and industrial-grade air movers. In the process of rebuilding your property, these professionals will also check for water damage on your interior walls. Further, they will also wipe down all surfaces affected by the fire using anti-bacterial agents.
