Mt. Airy Residents Must Never Attempt DIY Fire Restoration

2/4/2022 (Permalink)

When residues remain after a fire, the situation can quickly escalate. Contact SERVPRO to handle the fire restoration after an event at your home.

Unskilled Fire Restoration Can Be Dangerous – Call SERVPRO in Mt. Airy!

After a fire in your Mt. Airy homes, the dangers do not stop once the blaze gets extinguished. There are countless hazards to worry about, from unsafe structural elements, potential problems with your electrical system and soot. The best thing is to have fully trained, and certified fire and smoke restoration technicians (FSRT) take care of all your restoration and house fire clean up needs. This is where we shine at SERVPRO, and We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.

What Homeowners Should Know About Soot and Smoke Residue

A significant component of any fire restoration in Mt. Airy is handling all of the soot and smoke residue left throughout the building. Soot is composed of minuscule carbon particles caused by incomplete combustion of various materials, such as coal, wood, oil, and more. Because soot contains various acids, dust, soils, and chemicals, it leaves behind stubborn residue and foul smells.

Did You Know?

• Soot exposure can cause health effects.
• Soot particles can enter the body via ingestion, inhalation, or the eyes and skin.
• Soot risks can be limited or eliminated by hiring a restoration team that knows best practices for removal and cleaning. 

SERVPRO features IICRC-certified technicians to assess the soot particles and residue left behind on your property. Not only will we carefully remove it with little disruption by way of air scrubber technology, vacuums, and more, but we also have powerful cleaning agents and deodorizers to break through the pungent odors. Our team always wears respiratory gear and PPE for safety but also works to ensure soils get contained within the fire-treatment zones in your home. 

There is nothing like the results you will see after hiring SERVPRO of Frederick County for fire restoration. Call us at (301) 662-1747 to begin the cleanup, and we can leave your home Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned!