Dealing With Smoke Damage Cleanup in Phoenix, Arizona

One of the most devastating and terrifying things that can happen to a homeowner is a house fire in Phoenix, Arizona. Because of the flames, many personal possessions and belongings will be lost, and there will be substantial damage to the home’s interior and exterior. A hole will be made, windows broken, and upholstery destroyed as the fire rages on until firefighters are able to extinguish the flames. However, the fire itself is not the only cause of damage to the home.

Smoke damage, soot stains, and other issues from residue will be left within the home. Smoke-damaged walls, soot particles on top of every surface, and smoke odor in any remaining fabric can seem nearly impossible to eliminate. Additionally, you will also have to contend with any damage caused by the influx of water used to extinguish the fire.

When a fire has ravaged a home, and the resulting smoke damage needs to be eliminated and the home restored, homeowners need experienced smoke damage and fire damage cleanup crew to help them restore their home to the pre-fire condition.

In Phoenix, Arizona, our fire damage experts at Arizona Construction & Restoration have the knowledge, skills, and equipment to clean up as many soot and smoke damage remnants as possible and restore the beauty of your home.

What Is Smoke and Soot Damage Cleanup?

Once the fire has been extinguished, the evidence of the fire will be prevalent throughout your home. There will be fire-damaged painted walls, flooring, ceilings, and belongings. In addition, there will also be evidence of smoke and soot present in all areas of the home. Smoke spreads easily, even into rooms or portions of the home which may have been spared from the flames.

When you hire a smoke damage restoration company in Phoenix, Arizona, such as Arizona Construction & Restoration, you rest assured that we will work diligently to reduce smoke odor (the acrid smell is unmistakable and can linger without proper cleaning), eliminate smoke stains, and ensure the cleaning process gets rid of any health hazard that may be present due to the soot and smoke.

Soot buildup also leaves behind evidence of its presence in much the same way as smoke odors. When we remove a smoke-damaged property, we will also use advanced tools and a soot cleaner to get rid of loose soot and any film or residue it leaves behind. After we are done with our soot and smoke cleanup, you will hardly be able to tell that there was ever a fire problem in your home.

Signs of Smoke Damage

When a fire breaks out, there will be smoke along with it. The contents of the smoke will depend on what is on fire, but all smoke will contain carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and soot. Smoke is able to seep into everything is meets and is difficult to stop. It can attach itself to walls, furniture, clothing, electronics, and ductwork. The smoke smell can be very challenging to eliminate, but it is definitely noticeable.

Some other signs of smoke damage (depending on the circumstances of the fire) other than the acrid smell include:

• Discoloration of finished surfaces
• Light, the powdery substance left on surfaces
• A thick layer of black soot

The most obvious and long-lasting sign of smoke damage, however, is the odor. It will not dissipate naturally like some other odors. It requires professional cleaning equipment and solutions to eliminate it from your home completely. If it is not taken care of, the smoke will begin to certain yellow types of materials like plastic, and other materials will become permanently discolored.

How Do Cleanup Specialists Deal With Smoke Odor, Smoke Residue, and Other Smoke Damage?

When it comes to cleaning smoke, soot, and other residue left from the fire, the experts at Arizona Construction & Restoration will use some common items as well as some specialty equipment to ensure that all of the evidence is gone. These include:

• Rubber gloves (heavy-duty gloves are best)
• Eye protection/safety goggles
• Respirators
• Chemical sponge and dry sponge
• Buckets for hot and warm water
• Commercial soot remover (something like paint thinner can be used) and natural odor absorber
• High-performance botanical degreaser
• Ozone generator
• Rags
• Smoke vacuum cleaner

With this equipment, our team is ready to remove soot residue and smoke molecules from the affected areas of your home. Odor removal is also a top priority in the restoration process. We will begin by vacuuming all the soot and ash off the ground very carefully since soot can be quite dangerous to breathe into your lungs.

The next step is removing soot stains from the walls and floors. Soot particles enter the porous parts of your walls and need to be removed before you can clean smoke damage. Otherwise, you risk spreading soot deeper into the walls. Finally, once the soot is removed, a professional fire restorer can begin the process of cleaning smoke damage from building materials in a few phases. This is where the sponges, rages, and cleaning agents come into play.

While much of this can be done by the homeowner, most people opt to hire an experienced fire damage restoration team to complete the work effectively and efficiently so that they can get back to their normal lives as quickly as possible.

Contact Arizona Construction & Restoration for Smoke Damage Cleanup in Phoenix, Arizona 

If you or a loved one has had a fire break out in their home in Phoenix, Arizona, you may be in need of a professional fire and smoke damage restoration company. At Arizona Construction & Restoration, our team has vast experience and the right knowledge necessary to eliminate all remnants of fire damage, smoke, soot, and other fire residues which is still present in your home.

It is important to contact us very soon after the fire to prevent the damage from becoming permanent. We are available for day or night emergency response, and our team is always willing to take your call. Contact us today to find out more about the proper equipment for eliminating unpleasant odors and how we can get your home back to its ideal condition after a fire.