We Have The Proper Techniques To Restore Your Chicago Home After A Fire

11/4/2019 (Permalink)

Our technicians have the specific equipment and training for odor removal and deep cleaning of carpet and upholstery.

Learn How to Remove Fire Odor in Your Chicago Residence

Fires affect many households in Chicago every year, causing families to lose precious memories and possessions. Even though the experience of a fire may not be traumatic, the odors it leaves behind are a terrible reminder of the incident. It is daunting to remove the unpleasant odor associated with fire damage, particularly when synthetic materials have been burned. The smells can linger for many days or weeks long after the fire has been put out.

Smoke can seep easily into wood, drywall, and textiles, and soot can coat and ruin several materials, leading to residue, discoloration, and permeating odors. To eliminate fire odor in your Chicago residence, you can take the following steps:

Air out your home by opening doors and windows. You can also use a large fan to increase air circulation in your home.

• Remove curtains, rugs, and blankets to be washed or dry cleaned. Smoke sticks to fabrics, so you need to clean these items to get rid of the smoke scent.

• Wash the windows, window shades, and window screens while paying attention to the window sills, frames, and blinds because smoke tends to stick to these areas and may cause a recurring odor after the cleanup.

• Use a unique solution made of white vinegar, dish soap, and warm water to wash solid surfaces like walls, ceilings, cabinets, doors, and door frames.

• Clean carpets and upholstery as soon as possible to keep smoke particles from penetrating the fibers deeply.

If the smoke scent persists, you may need to dispose of some household items. You can also benefit from using professional fire odor removal services. Smoke damage restoration professionals from SERVPRO have the experience and equipment required to remove the smoke scent altogether. We use efficient and safe odor removal techniques to eliminate malodors from structures and personal possessions. We start with necessary deodorization procedures which include:

• Removing the source of the odor

• Cleaning odor-causing residues from surfaces

• Recreating the condition of odor penetration
  Sealing surfaces as necessary

It is not always possible to identify what is causing an odor or determine which specific deodorization method can counteract a particular odor source. Therefore, our SERVPRO technicians often combine several deodorization methods and products to produce the desired outcome. Some equipment we can use to remove the unpliant scents includes thermal foggers, air scrubbers, and hydroxyl generators.

We may also use water-based wet mist deodorizers to deal with the odors. We apply them using a ULV mister to produce a fine mist or fog, which enables the chemical to get into surface crevices and cracks where the smoke scent is present, eliminating it “Like it never even happened.”

If your home has troublesome fire odors, you can trust SERVPRO of Marquette Park / West Lawn / Ford City to help you remove them. Call us any time at (773) 337-3993 for effective odor removal services.

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