Little Leaks Can Mean Big Damage

Items that have been damaged by smoke should be sent out for a professional service to take care of. Don’t think that a normal washing machine will get the job done. The professionals have special cleansers and techniques they employ to thoroughly clean your items.

Storm Damage Restoration Once the carpet is clean, rinse it out well. Finally, it is important to get the carpet dry as quickly as you can, to prevent more damage to it. You can do this by laying the carpet down flat in a warm, dry place. It is better if you can dry the carpets with a fan. Many places rent fans specifically designed for this, and it is not expensive. You will want to make sure that the carpet is dry all the way through and not just on the surface. If you have hardwood floors, you will probably have to strip and refinish them if the fire has damaged them.

Once you have determined that the areas are wet (walls and carpet), you’ll need to bring in special designed carpet air movers and commercial dehumidifiers (a rental center will have them). Now please understand that a home residential dehumidifier and a regular house fan will not do the same. I have experimented with using these products and have found out that they do not come close to what the other machines do. The air fans are then placed under the carpet and placed to the wall (wall base removed and holes drilled under the wall base line). The commercial dehumidifier is placed in the room. Again an IICRC certified water damage repair Damage Restoration Contractor has these equipments.

Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration After fire damage has ravaged a part of your home you need to open windows to get air circulating. The improved ventilation from outdoor air can help to eliminate the odors from the smoke and it can also begin to dry everything out. For your carpets use fans and de-humidifiers. Any area rugs you have or smaller carpets can be placed outside and dried in the air and in the sunshine.

Some things to look for in a fire restoration company include experience, reliability, and customer service. These three areas are important as you find the right company to bring your precious belongs back to their original glory.