Identifying Smoke Odor and Residue Classifications

9/17/2021 (Permalink)

Fire damage can produce different types of residue, so our team is trained to clean all three types no matter the size of the job.

There are numerous items and situations that can set a fire and keep it ablaze. Different types of fires require separate cleaning methods to get the home back to preloss conditions. There are three general types of soot residues that are produced in a fire. This includes protein residues, natural substance odor and residue, and synthetic residue. To begin, protein residues are the result of burned foods like meat, fish, or beans, creating yellow to brown colors. The residue is greasy and requires water-based cleaning solutions. Next, natural substance odor and residue result from burned wood. These range from gray to black with a dry and powdery texture. This type of smoke residue is the easiest to clean and deodorize as it can be cleaned with a vacuum and other dry techniques. Lastly, there are synthetic residues that result from oil-based materials. like furniture, toys, and carpets. This residue is black and smeary which can also lead to smoke webs, and, thusly, more intensive cleaning methods. In the case of a fire, you can call on our team of professionals to help clean and restore your property after a fire.