Why Should Professionals Handle Livermore Fire and Smoke Cleanup?

2/22/2021 (Permalink)

Fire and smoke damage can be a headache to deal with, call SERVPRO of Livermore for assistance.

Toxic residues and corrosive processes require an expert touch

As fire blazes through a Livermore residence, it consumes building materials and contents as fuel. The items burned include paper, wood, rubber, plastics, food, and oils, among other things. Incompletely combusted structures and articles create smoke and soot, the residues of which coat every surface inside your home. These residues are highly acidic and contain a wide range of hazardous substances that can negatively impact your family’s health.

How Does SERVPRO Manage Dangerous and Corrosive Smoke and Soot?

Our highly-qualified managers and technicians rely on the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) training arranged to ensure our crews can efficiently complete fire and smoke cleanup in Livermore. To protect our customers and crews, we mandate personal protective equipment (PPE) and containment of the affected spaces. We handle the cleaning by:

• Assessing the types of soot deposited, which can vary throughout the fire-damaged areas
• Matching the soots found with cleaning products, tools, and methods that dissolve, emulsify, or suspend the residues for removal
• Augmenting cleaning attempts with 

1. Detergents
2. Abrasive tools or additives
3. Agitation
4. Temperature moderation
5. Increased dwell time
6. Specialized equipment like ultrasonic or immersion tubs to loosen soils 

SERVPRO of Livermore uses a broad array of strategies to remove the toxic and acidic smoke and soot residues  from your home. Contact us at (925) 341-9040 to schedule an evaluation.