5 TYPES OF SMOKE DAMAGE AND HOW TO TREAT THEM?

8/31/2021 (Permalink)

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5 TYPES OF SMOKE DAMAGE AND HOW TO TREAT THEM?

Having a fire in your home rank up there among the worst tragedies. It can destroy your house or cause minor cosmetic damage, but the damage it does to your peace of mind is immeasurable. With pace that smoke particles can spread throughout the property and coat surfaces and contents, understanding the type of smoke damage can be instrumental in choosing the best mitigation and house fire clean up approach.

1. Tenant Smoking Residue

This is the most common type of smoke damage. In a multifamily building, landlords deal with odors caused by cigarettes on regular basis.  Form unpleasant odors to surface damage, tenants who are smokers can cause a lot of damage. This type of smoke damage requires intense cleaning by running hydroxyl generator along with air mover to keep circulation moving through the space.

2. Protein Smoke Damage

Kitchen fires are another common issue that will produce smoke damage. This occurs from food burning and painted surfaces or wood which cause permanent discoloration to any surface it clings.

3. Wet Smoke Damage

This is the hardest form of smoke damage to clean as it tends to be sticky and thick, latching on all surfaces and objects. This requires clean up a longer and a more involved process.

4. Dry Smoke Damage

Dry smoke is created by fast – burning, high temperature fire started by paper or wood. This would be the most common kind of house fire and can lead to massive amounts of damage and loss. Dry smoke damage has a powdery texture. It is the easiest to clean for professional smoke mitigation.

5. Fuel/Oil Residue Damage

It’s not as common in homes or businesses as the other kind of smoke damage. This is also known as petroleum reside, this kind of smoke damage emanates from a fire is started by a fuel source or something flammable. Residue is dense, sticky and very difficult to clean.

Cleaning, resurfacing and replacing or a combination of the three are ways to clean up smoke damage. SERVPRO of Ventura will come to your home or place of business to assess the damage and the discuss the best course of action with you.

For fire damage restoration and cleanup services, please call us SERVPRO of Ventura at (805) 656-3911.