Can a carpet be cleaned after a house fire?

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Many times, smoke from a fire causes the most interior damage.

A Professional Fire Restoration Team Applies Industry Best Practices to Mitigate Loss Due to Fire in El Centro Homes.

Many homeowners in El Centro have never had to face fire damage in their homes, so they are at a loss when it happens. The steps you take following a fire can mark the difference between an efficient restoration process or an extended remediation period plagued with problems and high repair costs. Relying on professional fire restoration technicians (FRT) is key to protecting your home and minimizing your loss in both time and money.

Enlisting the help of SERVPRO for fire damage restoration in El Centro is a smart move. Our team provides one-stop coordination of services to help you navigate this emergency. The benefit of having one team that can address the cleanup and restoration of your personal property and your home's structural elements is priceless. As we document each of the steps we take, we can also help coordinate with needs stemming from your insurance claim, making the process less cumbersome. Our team holds the California State License Board (CSLB) 978462, which speaks to our preparation to conduct repairs in your home.

Can You Cleanup Fire Damage Residue Yourself?

When homeowners attempt to clean soot themselves, they risk using products that cause further damage. Our SERVPRO crew has an in-depth knowledge of the different types of fire and soot types. This knowledge helps us determine which techniques we use. At its core, every fire combusts, creates smoke, and releases gases, which may be harmful. Each fire scene leaves soot behind. There are three types of soot residue:

Dry soot- it is ashy and results mainly from organic materials such as wood or paper. We may clean it by vacuuming or using a dry sponge technique.

Wet soot- typical of burning plastic, it is sticky and thick. We clean it with foaming agents or other immersive methods.

Protein-based soot- is generally the result of a kitchen fire and inclusive of food products and oil. The residue is smelly and it bonds with surfaces (especially wall paint). Solvents are needed to remove this type of residue.

Our expert cleaning team at SERVPRO of El Centro/Salton City is ready to help restore your home or commercial property should you ever be affected by fire damage.  Call us at (760) 337-5858 and rely on our expertise to "Like it never even happened."