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Restoring Your Summit Home After a Fire — Cleaning Up Fire and Smoke Damage

Darric Mitchell • June 20, 2018

Dealing with any amount of fire damage can be very shocking. Few of us expect our beloved home and possessions to go up in flames. When disaster strikes, think safety first. Once you’ve called emergency services and the fire is out, then consider restoration. The restoration process is designed to reverse the damage caused by a fire and smoke emergency. You’ll be back to normal living as soon as possible!

How a Home is Restored Following Fire Damage

A fire – and the smoke that develops – will severely impact portions of your home. Each area may be affected differently. Because of this, each area can require unique methods of restoring and rebuilding the property. For instance, some rooms may look OK. You may not notice the true extent of the fire damage because it is simply not visible. Often, areas behind walls or in the attic will be structurally affected. Further, smoke damage requires unique cleaning agents. Household products will not properly take care of smoke damage.

A trained restoration specialist will assess the overall damage, then craft a plan to move forward with restoration. Just like with cleaning agents, the right equipment makes all the difference.

Restoration Equipment

When it comes to fire restoration, a significant portion of this work is purifying contaminated air and neutralizing smoke odors. Typically, fire damage restoration services will use specialized equipment to clean and sanitize the air, ensuring safe, breathable air for your home.

HEPA Vacuum – A high-efficiency particulate air vacuum is designed to trap airborne particles, including soot. It’s used on surfaces like ceilings, walls, and flooring.
Air Scrubber – This specialized machine is designed to eliminate odors and clean the air using a comprehensive filtration system.
Ozone Machine – To further clean the air, an ozone machine is employed to neutralize odors. This machine should only be used after the home is first emptied and cleaned.