What Professional Soot Removal Solutions Are Efficient for Olean Homes?

10/26/2021 (Permalink)

Smoke and soot damage from a fire is no DIY project. SERVPRO IICRC certified technicians have the equipment for any size disaster.

We Work Quickly to Overcome Soot and Smoke Residues after Olean Housefires.

When fires occur in local homes, property owners seek the most efficient and cost-effective ways to get back to pre-fire conditions. Often, the needs of your house vary significantly from other fire loss scenarios, so it is vital to take the necessary time to inspect the grounds and determine the best means of overcoming soot and smoke threats in the house where they exist.

Air Filtration and Debris Removal Services

One way to make fire and smoke cleanup in Olean homes less overwhelming and formidable is to implement some mitigation strategies when we first arrive. One of the ways that we can reduce the presence of soot and smoke threats is through air filtration equipment. Using HEPA 500 air scrubbers and hydroxyl generators, we can trap airborne contaminants and minimize the impact of these solids on residues and odors. 

Surface Cleaning Where Possible

Smoke residue removal involves a combination of methods depending on the composition of the soil deposits. While dry cleaning efforts with chem sponges provide the easiest path to clearing soot damage, this is not always possible. Many surface cleaning options feature our potent alkaline cleansers and emulsification products to loosen deposits and allow for faster cleaning and removal.

Abrasive Cleaning Tactics to Remove Stubborn Soot

Surface treatment might be effective when mild wet and dry cleaning options are needed, but sometimes more direct and aggressive cleaning measures are necessary to overcome thicker residues and soil deposits. Some of these methods include:

• Dry ice pellet blasting
• Soda blasting
• Sponge pressure cleaning

Cleaning up soot and smoke residues becomes an involved process incorporating many of our most advanced restoration practices. To avoid controlled demolition and build-back wherever possible, our SERVPRO of Jamestown / Olean team is ready to get to work when fire damages threaten your home. Give us a call at (716) 338-4901.