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2/22/2020 (Permalink)

Odor Removal after a Fire in a Brooklyn Brownstone or Structure Should Be Done By SERVPRO

DIY Fire Cleanup Leaves Strong Smoke Odors in Brooklyn Brownstone

When homeowners in Brooklyn do self-cleanup of fire damage, it is not uncommon for the smoke odor to remain in the house. The reasons are many, including the fact odorous soot particles can exist smaller than the human eye can see them, and incorrect cleaning methods can drive soot deeper into surfaces.

Smoke odor removal in a Brooklyn brownstone is a multi-layered process. The more time that passes after the initial fire loss event in the home means more cross-contamination throughout the structure.

Scoping the Scale of Odor Control Needed
SERVPRO techs need to determine the area of odor to choose the best treatment. Protein fires can leave behind pungent odors that leave a sticky, transparent film requiring removal from surfaces.

Types of Treatment for Smoke Smells
The neutralization of odors after a fire is one that the SERVPRO techs take a multi-level approach towards treating. Using various cleaning solutions to release the grip smoke may have on surfaces missed in previous DIY cleaning attempts helps lessen the smell. Specific equipment for smoke odor removal includes both hydroxyl generators and thermal fogging.

Thermal fogging uses a solvent heated to the point it becomes a thick fog that behaves like smoke and is particularly useful for removing smoke odors from textiles and porous items. It is not safe for people, pets, or plants to remain in the home during this type of treatment. For safety, the most reliable odor treatment uses the hydroxyl generator. This machine emits ultraviolet rays just like the Sun and eradicates airborne soot molecules by chemically combining with them.

Air Duct Inspection and Cleaning
Mainly after DIY fire loss cleanup, the HVAC is the number one way soot gets spread throughout the home via the ductwork. The techs can inspect and clean the ductwork throughout the house to ensure that there are no reminders of the fire remaining in the property. With common walls in many brownstones, considerations for your neighbors also comes into play.

SERVPRO of Northwest Brooklyn at (718) 522-4400 stands ready to assist local homeowners with the removal of smoke odors from their residential properties through their professional methods and make the fire loss, "Like it never even happened."