Why We Are The Leader In Carol Stream Fire Damage Restoration

12/23/2019 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO’s Cleaning Resources Help Save Valuables After Fire Damage Incidents in Carol Stream

When you inspect your Carol Stream home after fire razes a section of it, you might believe that the only way out is to tear everything down and throw it away. Most of the surfaces are blackened by soot, while others deteriorate from the exposure to the water used to quell the flames. Although your initial reaction might be different, cleaning can fix most of the problems you observe. SERVPRO teams understand different cleaning methods to handle such situations.

Mild Dry Cleaning

When cleaning residues left by fire damage incidents in Carol Stream properties, the idea is to avoid creating a mess or damaging any material further where possible to avoid prolonging the cleaning process. Choosing an approach that does not involve the use of cleaning solutions is one way to do this. Our SERVPRO technicians use light agitation methods such as feather dusting or vacuuming to remove residues from hard surfaces. For mild agitation, we use crumbly cleaners, which work similarly to an eraser on a piece of paper or dry cleaning sponges.

Dealing with Heavy Residues or Charring

Where the fire damage leaves heavy residues on surfaces or contents, there is a need for advanced cleaning approaches. Our SERVPRO technicians use different tools and materials for this. We can use abrasive powders to remove residues from shiny surfaces such as stainless steel or areas with a high gloss finish. We also use different grades of sandpaper and steel wool to clean wood and other materials. To remove stubborn residue or charred materials, we use Roto pads or blasting equipment.

Handling Debris

Various forms of debris pile up at the loss site making the situation seem worse than it is. Our SERVPRO technicians utilize different approaches to handle such debris properly, including the use of wheeled trashcans for collection. Alternatively, we bag debris with plastic bags, especially when demolishing some sections so that it is not strewn all over the loss site.

With the right cleaning resources, it is possible to save valuables after a fire loss. Call SERVPRO of Carol Stream / East Bloomingdale at (630) 830-6236 to help manage the loss, "Like it never even happened."

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