The Steps of Smoke and Soot Restoration Services

Steps You Can Take Before Professional Cleanup Begins

Smoke and soot can leave behind a dark and dangerous mess, so it's important to take the necessary steps for smoke and soot restoration as quickly as possible. The longer you wait, the more damage your home or business will be done.

Smoke and soot damage can be devastating for a home or business. It is important to know what to do before professional cleanup begins.

The first step in smoke and soot restoration is to declutter the affected area. Remove any furniture that cannot be cleaned and discard damaged or ruined items. Keep salvageable items and put them in a safe location, so they are not damaged during the rest of the process.

Smoke and Soot Restoration

Tidal Wave Response will remove all smoke and soot from your home, including walls, ceilings, and floors. We also offer wood restoration services if your wood floors have been affected by smoke and soot damage and cleaning services for upholstery and carpeting.

After we have removed all traces of smoke and soot from your home or business, we will begin our cleaning process. We will use specialized equipment to remove any remaining debris from your property and disinfectants that will kill any remaining mold spores that may still be present in your home or business after smoke damage has occurred.

Soot Damage

Soot is produced when smoke is burned. It is made up of carbon, ash and other particles released from the burning materials. Soot can cause damage to your property in many ways, such as:

• Discoloration – Soot will discolor your walls, ceiling, and furniture. It can also stain your carpeting and draperies. The soot will usually be black or dark brown in color.
• Staining – Soot causes staining on almost every surface it touches. If you have a fire in your home, the soot will leave stains everywhere it touches, inside and outside your house.
• Fungal spores – Soot can contain fungal spores that cause mold growth if not cleaned properly after a fire has occurred in your home. Fungal spores are microscopic organisms that live all around us in nature. Still, they need moisture and oxygen to grow into mold colonies which can damage your belongings as well as cause health problems for you and your family members if inhaled over time.

Smoke Damage

Although smoke damage may not seem as severe as other types of fire damage, it can cause serious problems if not taken care of quickly. Smoke can leave a strong odor that will make your home uncomfortable until it’s removed completely.

Wood Restoration

Fire damage can cause wooden surfaces to become brittle or discolored over time, which means they may need to be restored if they will last for years. Restoring wood surfaces will help them look new again and prevent further damage from occurring.

Furniture and Carpet Cleaning

We begin by removing any damaged items. Then we use specialized equipment to clean your carpet and furniture. You can expect this step to take several hours or even days, depending on your home size.

Electronics Damage

This step is important because electronics can be damaged during a fire. We will inspect all major electronics for damage, such as televisions, computers, printers, smartphones, etc., by testing them with specialized equipment like ohmmeters, capacitance meters, etc.

Choose Professional Services From Tidal Wave Response

Restoration services can help remove smoke and soot stains from your belongings and restore damaged surfaces. Because smoke and soot damage is very difficult to remove, the best way to restore your home is to contact a professional water damage restoration service.