Fire Damage in Marysville Leaves Heavy Smoke Residue in Basement

3/16/2020 (Permalink)

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You Want the Professionals to Help You With Your Homes Fire Damage

A cluttered basement can be a fire trap and cause extensive loss through fire damage. One of the most frequent reasons for this type of fire is through the improper storage of flammable chemicals or the incorrect use of extension cords such as overloading plugs. 

The worst part of the aftermath of a fire in a Marysville basement with fire damage was not from charring, but the thick covering of smoke throughout the room. SERVPRO technicians removed the items with too much loss for restoration through their advanced cleaning methods. 

What About Non-Restorable Items?

Even the process of disposing of items gets careful attention. First, the techs get approval from either the homeowner or adjuster before removing things deemed too damaged for restoration. Then, the article gets photographed and a detailed report made of its condition and reasons for being unrestorable. This document assists homeowners in the expediting of their insurance claims.

Cleanup and Restoration Applications

In the basement, once the items got cleared out, the techs got to work cleaning up in the smoke damage. Different types of surfaces need various kinds of cleaning agents to cause the residues to release the grip of the smoke on surfaces. Most importantly, before any cleanup begins, the techs test residues to determine the smoke-type as well as ensure the solution used is compatible with the surface they are cleaning. 

Specialized Cleaners for Masonry

The painted cinder block walls that were once white had heavy soot deposits and needed extensive restorative cleaning. SERVPRO has specific cleaning agents for masonry that lift away even deeply embedded residues without marring the surface. Dry ice blasting is another way to remove heavy residues without any harm to surfaces. 

Odor Control Needed

In a closed environment like a basement, there is often little to no ventilation beyond windows. SERVPRO techs work to improve air quality and remove airborne soot particles that are unhealthy and bring odor. 

After the removal of loss items, cleanup of residues, and air quality measures, the techs have numerous odor control devices to use. Some machines, such as hydroxyl generators and thermal foggers, can neutralize odorous particulate matter at the molecular level. 

SERVPRO of Marysville / Arlington at (360) 658-0506 handles the cleanup and restoration of properties with fire damage. With their advanced cleaning agents and methods, the certified techs make the fire loss "Like it never even happened."

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