We all hope that it will never happen to us, but the unfortunate reality is that there are more than 350,000 house fires in the United States every year. While some fires are worse than others, they can all cause major destruction and damage. Finding compassionate and professional cleaning after a fire is crucial to helping you recover.
The aftermath of a fire often boils down to odors, soot, smoke residue, and charred remains. A professional team can help you take note of the damage and recover from this disaster.
Inspect and Plan
First things first: we need to inspect the damages and make a plan. Was the damage confined to just a single room, or was your whole structure affected? A professional team can inspect the structure and formulate a comprehensive plan to clean up and restore your space. This will include determining what to salvage, planning any structural repairs, and evaluating residual smoke, soot, and odor.
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Smoke and Soot Removal
We typically start by cleaning up soot and smoke. This helps to give a better picture of the repairs that will need to be made. Smoke and soot are often the most extensive damage. When you can clean them out of porous surfaces, you can get rid of the nasty stains and odors that come along with them. This step often generally covers odor removal as well. The professional cleaners will work with all of the surfaces, including ceilings, walls, floors, furniture, and everything in between.
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Structural and Content Cleaning
Surfaces are not the only things to clean after a fire. The soot and smoke can also affect things like your HVAC system, ductwork, insulation, and contents within the home. Professional cleaners can work on each of these areas, helping to eliminate residue that will leave behind stains or odors from the fire and smoke.
Detailed cleaning and restoration processes can clean and restore personal belongings and structural systems.
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Restoration Processes
Once cleaning has been tackled as much as possible, it’s time to restore the affected spaces. After cleaning, there will likely be elements of your space that need replacement or restoration from the fire damage. It is much easier to handle all of this after cleaning is complete through all the areas of the home.
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Do Your Best to Be Prepared
Being prepared for a fire is always a great idea. Small tools like a working smoke detector or a fire extinguisher just may save your space. Make sure you have these in several areas of your home and know how to use them. And keep them maintained! Additionally, always have a fire safety plan in place, and share it with anyone who is regularly in your space.
Count on Dryman Group for Professional Cleaning After Fire Damage
When you’re facing the trauma of a fire, know that you are not alone. You don’t have to tackle this by yourself. There are professional services out there that can help and guide you every step of the way.
Contact us today for your fire damage needs, and let us be there for you.