Did you have a fire outbreak at home recently? Here’s why fire restoration is important to remove soot and smoke!
Fires are some of the most deadly accidents that damage homes far too frequently every year. They not only damage your home and property but also put you and your loved ones’ lives at fatal risk. Not only does the fire affect you with its flames, but its impact continues causing harm long after it has been extinguished. Many people mistakenly believe that after a fire is put out, the home becomes safe to stay in again. However, that is far from the case.
Fire outbreaks leave behind hazardous soot and smoke residue on your property, which damages the structure of your home and makes it dangerous to stay in.
Let’s learn about this in further detail below!
The effects of soot and smoke
When there’s a fire outbreak, the soot particles get attached to the furniture, walls, and porous surfaces. They often penetrate carpets, rugs, couches, and even paint. The smoke also brings in hazardous odors with itself. It’s not easy to rid of these hazardous byproducts of a fire without professional remediation services. The smoke odors and soot can stay inside your home for an extended period and pollute the quality of your indoor air drastically.
Soot is extremely dangerous for your health. If you don’t take immediate action to get rid of it, it will have a lasting impact on the health of the inhabitants. Smoke and soot particles can’t be removed by regular cleaning. Therefore, we strongly recommend seeking professional help from a fire restoration company. Until then, you can take the following measures to get rid of excessive smoke and soot from your home.
Air out the property
The first step in removing the soot and smoke out of your home is to air out the property. Open all your doors and windows and let the air circulate. Sometimes natural air is not enough to air out residue because the outside air pressure is much higher, and the indoor air can’t flow out. If that’s the case, then you’ll need to use positive pressure techniques to force out the indoor smoke-ridden air out of your home.
Clean everything
You can’t get rid of soot without cleaning out the surfaces and objects inside your home. Consider cleaning everything, including:
- Carpets and rugs
- Fabric items
- Doors and windows
- Furniture
- HVAC system
- Other solid surfaces
After you have cleaned your home and completed remediation, make sure to repaint the house before you move back in.
Call a Fire Restoration Company!
A fire restoration company can assess the damage and restore your house back to safety after a fire outbreak. They will ensure that the smoke and soot are properly eliminated, and your home is safe for living again.
