Regardless of the location of your home in New York City, the risk of accidental fires and their nasty impacts on your life cannot be entirely avoided. It just takes a few seconds for things to turn topsy-turvy. In the aftermath of the event, you are left with bulks of debris and damages to deal with. Since most fires lead to significant smoke and soot damage, homeowners often worry about protecting their property from ill effects. As you know, soot and smoke particles can be highly toxic. Leaving them as it is can be a huge mistake. They will slowly destroy your property. Visible signs include discoloration, etching, and staining issues on walls and domestic items. Zicklin Contracting’s fire restoration experts are trained to manage all these aspects and reverse their impact on your property.
You can seek our professional fire damage cleanup services to protect your home and health from soot and smoke damage. We know everything about removing these hazards and making your habitat safe like before. Some people want to save money by taking a DIY approach to these events. Is it safe? While it is advisable to avoid direct involvement in these matters, you can take charge if there has been minor fire damage affecting the surrounding walls with smoke and soot.
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How do you remove smoke and soot?
You can clean soot and smoke particles from the walls with a bit of elbow grease. These toxic particles will gather in the tricky nooks and cause odor in the house. Wear protective gear and ventilate the entire area by opening windows and doors. Switch on fans. However, HVAC systems should be shut to avoid spreading soot and smoke. The whole area should be empty before wall cleaning begins. Cover flooring, too. After this, you can vacuum clean the space to catch loose particles, remove stains from the wall with a sponge, apply degreaser, etc. Ensure the entire room, including all the surfaces, is clean and dry.