Do I Have to Throw Away Furniture Covered in Soot?

7/23/2020 (Permalink)

Call our experts after you experience a fire disaster, we have training in fire & smoke restoration, odor control, upholstery & fabric cleaning.

SERVPRO technicians can clean up the aftermath of a fire to both your Middletown home and its contents.

That first look at your home after a fire can make you feel overwhelmed with where to start first on the cleanup. One of the best moves you can make is to hand-off the task to a professional restoration services company. The reason is this: if incorrect cleaning methods get used on soot-covered surfaces and furnishings, you can render the item without reuse potential and wind up costing yourself more money in terms of purchasing replacements. 

What are the Three Main Areas Techs Set-Up During Fire Damage Restoration?

SERVPRO techs approach all fire damage restoration jobs in Middletown properties with compassion and professionalism, as they know they are assisting homeowners in one of the worst times of their lives. The techs arrive intending to use their cleaning skills and advanced equipment to limit the loss to the homeowner. There are a few specific areas that get set up:  

• Containing the loss area to minimize cross-contamination
• Setting up a cleaning station for restorable items
• Designating a space to place loss items for approval from the homeowner or adjuster

Furniture can be expensive to replace, and the techs have specialized wood soaps and solutions to eliminate smoke damage on the wood. Many factors determine if the furniture can get renewed through detailed cleaning efforts such as if the furniture is solid wood and if it has damage from the heat. Composite wood furnishings tend to fair poorly to both water and heat exposure and are frequently a loss. In cases of the removal of heavy coverage, the furniture may need staining as a final step. 

Contact SERVPRO of Middletown / New Britain at (860) 826-5169 for assistance with any size fire damage restoration needed in your home. The technicians arrive quickly and work to bring your property to its preloss condition. 

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