By Kevin Thole16 Oct. 2016
Lingering odors from fire and smoke are one of the most surprising effects that homeowners notice well after the flames have been tamed. If not attended to early on, these unappealing smells can severely affect your possessions, furnishings, and the structure of your house.
If you are
dealing with fire damage in St. Louis, you may wonder how to get rid of the
smells that now seem hopelessly stuck inside of your home. Here are some of the
ways that SERVPRO technicians prevent smoke odors and get rid of them for good.
1. Debris
Removal
Once you
call our experts, one of the first things that we typically do after evaluating
the fire damage in your home is remove debris and charred materials. Even if we
are able to restore possessions, moving them off-site to deal with the smoke
odors will help significantly improve smoke odor issues.
2. Surface
Cleaning
The main
reason that smoke from fire damage is so pervasive is that the odor causing
particles usually go unseen and form residue. The residue that the particles
leave behind can stick to walls, cabinetry, flooring, appliances, and penetrate
porous surfaces. SERVPRO technicians have the tools and skill to clean these
surfaces and get rid of odors from smoke.
3. Sealing
Even after
thorough cleaning, some surfaces may still contain odors -- this is more common
in homes with affected by severe fire damage. Should it be more effective to
seal the surfaces of a home as opposed to just cleaning them, we will take the
proper measures to get smoke odors under control.
You can
trust the experts at SERVPRO of Clayton / Ladue to restore your home and
possessions after any fire emergency. We will quickly and effectively get rid
of odors from smoke and fire damage so you can have peace of mind and enjoy your
home once again. For a quote or to learn more about our fire damage services,
call us 24/7 at (314) 863-4555.
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