Cleaning Ceilings and Walls of Carmel Homes After a Fire

1/25/2022 (Permalink)

Call ERVPRO of Putnam County when it comes to your fire damage needs. We know what your home needs.

Smoke damage can affix to surfaces during a fire in Carmel properties. 

Fire and smoke damages can be formidable for even experienced restoration professionals. Despite the extensive training and education necessary to produce our FSRT-Certified roster, it is vital to immediately start mitigation and restoration to avoid irreparable harm.  

The Movement of Smoke Damage

There is undeniable turbidity to the airflow during smoke and fire damage of Carmel homes. Active fires churn the hot and cooler air, rocketing smoke particle-laden warmer air towards the ceiling. 

Clearing Loose Debris 

Mechanical action and preparing a surface are critical elements in protecting the underlying substrate and providing more efficient house restoration. Debris and soil deposits are the first obstacle in restoring a property from post-fire effects. These must be managed with direct actions to remove buildup and reach the marrying residue underneath the soils. Some of the mechanical actions possible include:

• Vacuuming
• Brushing
• Wiping
• Pressurized Air

Dry Cleaning Solutions

There are times where high-heat fires produce less thick, formidable residual soot damage and instead have a thin chalky film on surfaces. Cleaning drywall and painted surfaces with this type of damage lean on dry approaches instead of introducing restoration products. We use tools like chemical sponges whose composition grabs this film and clears it from the surface.   

Powerful Wet Cleaning Products

Wet cleaning cannot often happen right away, but once the debris and loose soil have been managed with mechanical actions, introducing solvents and detergents is possible. Dissolving residues is an effective cleaning approach to managing oil-based deposits on building materials and contents. 

After a structure fire, much of the house can be overwhelmed with soot and smoke debris and residues. These soil deposits can heavily coat ceilings and the upper portions of walls. Our SERVPRO of Putnam County team can address formidable soot obstacles quickly with effective cleaning products and approaches. Call today at (845) 228-1090.