Can Smoke Residue Affect Indoor Air Quality?

1/26/2021 (Permalink)

A fire can end up destroying your property in many ways, but have you ever thought about how it affects the indoor air quality? In addition to the soot and smoke, combusting  materials release hundreds of chemicals and volatile particles that need to be addressed immediately. The impact on your indoor air quality can eventually have an impact on your health.

What to Do When Entering a Property After a Fire

If you enter a property with visible signs of smoke or soot damage, it’s essential to wear a respirator. SERVPRO recommends using an N95 (or equivalent) to avoid inhaling soot particles or microscopic dust. Better yet, allow our team to inspect your property for potential damage that may be damaging your indoor air quality before entering.

How SERVPRO Restores Air Quality?

It’s important to remember that not all soot is the same. When the technicians at SERVPRO Aberdeen/Holmdel begin fire damage restoration in your home or business, we conduct a thorough inspection to analyze the damage and strategize the correct method of elimination.

We’ll devise a cleaning strategy that disconnects and removes soot from surfaces. This involves application of cleaning solutions or solvents and focusing on salvageable materials. From there, we rinse and remove residues and dispose of them according to federal and state laws or regulations.

What Should You Do If You’re Dealing with Fire Residue?

SERVPRO recommends that you avoid adding water to any areas containing smoke or soot soiling. There are also several rules and regulations involving the disposal of fire soiling and the chemical solvents used to dissolve them. Instead, leave the work to the professionals.

If you’re dealing with a fire-damaged property and need assistance controlling indoor air quality, odor and loss mitigation, contact SERVPRO of Aberdeen/Holmdel at (732) 290-3170 for assistance.

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