What Steps Are Necessary To Eliminate Lingering Odors After Fire Damage In Lewiston Homes?

9/22/2021 (Permalink)

Fire damage to your home is not a loss caused. Call the professionals at SERVPRO for the help and service you need.

SERVPRO Uses Several Deodorization Approaches during Fire Restoration for the Best Outcomes 

Fires, whether large or small, can leave your property smelling awful. Protein and fuel oil fires, in particular, leave a strong stench that is difficult to eliminate. One advantage of engaging professional fire damage restorers is the expertise they have in handling all aspects of the loss, including deodorization. 

Addressing odors left after fire damage in a Lewiston home is not a standardized procedure. Various factors, including using inappropriate chemical agents or processes, can interfere, ruining the outcome or lengthening the process beyond your expected timelines. SERVPRO has highly trained fire restoration technicians who combine various resources, including chemical agents and equipment, to eliminate unpleasant odors.

Dedicated deodorization effort is essential regardless of whether the goal is:

• Fire damage restoration
• Smoke remediation
• House fire clean up

Ordinarily, deodorization is a finishing step done after completing cleaning and other restoration processes. However, our SERVPRO technicians incorporate odor control from the start of the restoration process by setting up hydroxyl or ozone generators. The equipment works by producing unstable oxygen molecules which chemically react with odor-causing molecules. 

Another useful strategy is mixing deodorizing agents with the cleaning solutions to take care of odors while removing regular soils. Water-based deodorizers readily mix with the cleaning solutions. Alternatively, they can be fogged onto surfaces with no risk of combustion. 

Other odor control solutions include:

• Ventilation to force out the air removing all vapors and residues
• Sealers to contain odors that remain after all other efforts
• Injection systems for localized odor management

SERVPRO of North Niagara County can help you deal with odor or any other aspect of fire damage, “Like it never even happened.” Call us at (716) 299-0330.