Removing the Odor of Smoke

12/10/2019 (Permalink)

Smoke odor after fire damage in Cincinnati, OH

If a fire has happened in your business, you are likely all too aware of the adverse effects of fire damage. Not only are there singes and burns, but smoke damage and smoke odor can affect your business and the items in your building long after restoration if they are not taken care of properly. Smoke cleaning after a fire is crucial in removing the odor of soot and smoke from your property and returning your business to pre loss condition. There are many methods for the removal of smoke:

? Abrasive cleaning
? Spray and wipe cleaning
? Wet cleaning
? Dry cleaning
? Foam cleaning

All of these methods are intended for use with porous materials like fabric and should be conducted by local professionals in the Cincinnati, OH, area. 

Smoke Cleaning for Nonporous Material

For cleaning smoke from nonporous materials such as electronic items, jewelry, or vinyl records, an ultrasonic cleaner is recommended. These types of cleaning devices use ultrasound and a cleaning agent to clean your contents. Electronic items should be paid particular attention, as the smoke damage can possibly contain acid that corrodes metal. Point-of-sales machines and office computers should be dealt with as soon as possible to prevent data loss.

Clearing Large Areas of Smoke Odor

After a fire, ozone machines can be used for smoke cleaning to rid your property of the odor. These machines use ozone to oxidize the smoke residue that may be lingering in hard-to-reach cracks and crevice and in porous material like carpet and upholstery as well. Thermal foggers can also be used in a similar fashion to cover large areas and to eliminate odors lingering in those isolated cracks and crevices. As a secondary measure, air-purifying machines designed specifically to eliminate smoke can assist in the process of cleaning the atmosphere inside your business by reintroducing fresh air into its rooms.