Are you struggling with the aftermath of a recent fire?
STOP Restoration of Portland’s smoke damage service offers a hassle-free solution.
A house fire can be an emotionally terrifying experience. Not only this, but it’s also devastating to see all of your belongings turn to ashes. Apart from losing personal items, you might find yourself struggling with the remaining smoke and soot once the fire is extinguished. Listed below are problems caused by smoke and soot if left untreated:
- Soot Inhalation: Soot is a powdery black substance and is a product of combustion. Inhaling soot can cause major health-related issues such as irritation in your lungs, leading to respiratory problems.
- Yellowing Walls and Wallpaper: Though smoke damage will always be visible, other problems may appear with time. It’s just a matter of days until smoke and soot react by damaging the wall and turning them yellow. Countertops made from marble and granite will get discolored if not treated right away. Also, metal surfaces will start to tarnish as the soot and smoke damage takes over your space.
- Odor in Carpets, Draperies, Upholstery, and Clothes: The odor is the easiest to detect when talking about smoke-related issues. The smoky smell will be wafting from all your furniture and clothes. Smoke particles will find their way deep inside your upholstery, carpeting, and personal belongings.
- Corrosion: Soot residue is highly acidic and causes metal to rust. It can damage your pipes, kitchen appliances, doorknobs, and other metallic objects.
In such cases, it’s highly recommended to work with a reputed restoration company instead of taking the job in your own hands. Trained experts know what they are dealing with so they will do everything to minimize the after-effects.
Cleaning
Removing smoke and soot from your property can be challenging. We at STOP Restoration of Portland use mild cleaning solutions or detergents to help remove the smoke marks and odor. Because we know that time is of the essence in these cases, we make sure to cleanse all the affected surfaces within a few hours. The experts will:
- Identify and analyze the affected property.
- Determine what can be removed and what can be replaced.
- Remove the leftover ash residue from surfaces.
- Try neutralizing the smoky odor.
- Repair and clean all the surfaces.
Deodorization
Smoke particles permeate through everything; even the surfaces or things untouched by fire. The remaining smoke particles and soot within fibers acts as an unpleasant reminder of the disaster. Our experts at STOP Restoration of Portland are certified in Inspection Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC), specializing in multiple smoke and soot removing techniques and eliminating the smoke smell.
We work by processing each of your belongings individually. Our technique will break up and neutralize the stubborn smoke molecules, thereby removing the odor.
A professional smoke restoration service such as STOP Restoration of Portland will efficiently save your time and the items at risk. Utilizing advanced methods and proper cleaning strategies will effectively remove all smoke and soot from the affected surfaces. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your saviors at STOP Restoration of Portland.
