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Cleanup Tips from Fire Restoration Experts

Post-fire cleanup is a time-consuming process that must be undertaken very carefully to ensure that water or smoke damage does not remain afterwards. In a fire, important components of a home or business such as HVAC systems, electrical, and plumbing may be affected. If so, you will need to bring in specialized professionals to service those components and replace anything that isn’t able to be repaired.

After the property is determined to be safe for entry professional fire restoration crews will ventilate the space by opening everything up and using commercial grade fans to circulate air. Depending on where the fire was, dehumidifiers may also be used to help dry out the space. Debris and badly damaged items like furniture, carpeting, and home goods will be discarded. Ash and soot will then be cleaned up using the right kinds of cleaners for the materials involved. Ceilings, walls, and floors may need special attention using steam cleaners or the materials may need to be removed if they are too damaged. (Dry wall in particular doesn’t hold up well when water is used to put out a fire.) Additionally, smoke removal tactics will need to be implemented to get stubborn smoke odor out.

Separate what is salvageable from what is not so that the less damaged items can air out better and avoid getting disposed of accidentally. Then, remove destroyed items and materials and get rid of them appropriately. It is crucial that you follow all applicable laws and regulations when disposing of fire damaged materials because some items may contain harmful substances that you should not be dumping in landfills.

While you can potentially do these activities yourselves, we advise leaving them to the professionals. A professional fire damage cleanup company will have the safety equipment necessary to work with these materials without putting anyone involved at risk, as well as the right tools to get the cleanup done quickly so mold doesn’t grow and spread. (This is one area where professional fire restoration companies really prove their value because if mold growth occurs the cost of removing it is going to be far greater than the cost of hiring a fire cleanup company to begin with!) They will also be far more accustomed to working with insurance companies regarding these types of events, which means they are likely able to help you document the process and move forward in the right way to comply with insurance requirements.

If you need a fire restoration and repair company, please contact us at 1 (800) 501-3046 so we can walk with you through the process from start to finish. 

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