Is Replacing Soot and Smoke Damaged Belongings Expensive?

3/22/2021 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO of Livermore for your fire damage needs today.

SERVPRO of Livermore Uses Cost-Efficient Restoration and Cleaning after a House Fire 

Fires release smoke which, in an enclosed environment, stain or soil your belongings. Restoring these contents through professional cleaning is a less expensive option than replacing them. Standard techniques may be wet cleaning for stubborn soot or dry cleaning for light dry soot. 

Performing fire and smoke cleanup successfully in Livermore relies on using the proper cleaning techniques and products. Hot smoke naturally seeks out and bonds with cool surfaces. This phenomenon means that you may find the interior of cabinets, draws, and wooden furniture most adversely affected by a fire. SERVPRO technicians can frequently restore hardwood furniture removing the need to source costly replacements.

• Dry cleaning hardwood uses brushes, dusters, and vacuums to remove upper layers of soot from a cabinet or drawers but may struggle against oily or bonded soils.
• Wet cleaning uses low alkali cleaning solutions to eliminate moderate soot without risking damage to the wood surfaces beneath.
• When heavy smoke residues buildup, a semi-refinishing cleaner for hardwood furniture with wood creme paste can often restore the item to a preloss condition. 

Avoid expensive replacement with effective restoration. Contact SERVPRO of Livermore for fire and smoke cleanup at (925) 341-9040.