Clearing Dry Smoke Soot from Walls and Ceilings in Peabody Homes

2/24/2022 (Permalink)

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There are Specific Dry Smoke and Fire Damage Restoration Practices in Peabody Homes

There are many levels of emergency services and mitigating actions possible after a structure fire. As threatening as these events can be, it is important to get work started as soon as possible on the initial mitigation solutions like:

• Temporary board up
• Debris removal
• Air quality improvement

How Does Dry Smoke Affect Surfaces? 

The need for fire damage restoration to Peabody homes describes several actions to get underway quickly. Soot removal and management are among the more formidable fire damage obstacles to overcome, and this can worsen the more that dry smoke particles can spread through the property. High-porosity materials can have smoke solids infiltrate the surfaces, while other horizontal and even vertical surfaces can become coated with a thin layer of smoke solids and debris.

How Can These Materials Get Cleaned?

A chemical sponge is one of the most common approaches to overcoming dry smoke residues and soil deposits. This rubber material of the sponge pulls soils away from the affected surfaces, most often without allowing any impact to the underlying substrate. Our team can also use dry vacuums to remove loose debris and particles from the surface to make these wipe cleaning approaches more efficient and thorough.

What Other Post-Fire Cleanup is Needed? 

Oily residues and wet smoke damage can be more formidable obstacles in the cleanup process. While dry smoke is thinner and more easily managed, varying types of damage exist based on the combusted materials involved. We must prepare for a wide array of possible cleanup needs to dissolve with solvents or emulsify solids with detergents.

Cleaning up after smoke damage is critical for homes after fire damage exposures. Using a combination of wet and dry-cleaning practices, we can remove dry smoke residues and other threats preventing a return to preloss condition. Give our SERVPRO of Salem / Peabody / Marblehead team a call at (978) 744-4545.