Smoke Damage Tips, reduce smoke damage after a fire takes place.

7/12/2016 (Permalink)

Smoke & Soot damage after a fire.

After a fire tragedy has hit your Staten Island home or business, the restoration process can prove physically and mentally draining. You can get advice from SERVPRO of Southern Staten Island to help you prevent further damage and determine which items can or cannot be restored. Here are three tips to reducing smoke damage.

Get the air moving

Air out every room in your home by opening all the windows. Get all the fans running or install one if none existed before the fire.

Fans and dehumidifiers can also be used to dry all the wet items to prevent the growth of mold or mildew.

Remove soot

Remove soot from walls, household textiles, and other surfaces to avoid aggressive stains. You can remove some soot using a vacuum cleaner.

Use a mild soap or a chemical sponge to clean soot from walls.

Remove smoke adore

Deodorize your household textiles to remove smoke odor. You can use cleaning products or chemicals that break up smoke molecules to eliminate odors. Consult with a professional fire restorer about the cleaning products to use and the use of fire fogging to neutralize the smoke odor.

Replace your house insulation to avoid odor retention.

Consult with SERVPRO of Southern Staten Island for assistance in cleaning your house, smoke and soot removal and the restoration of your entire household.