Tackling Odors Caused By Fire Damage In Your Thomasville Home

2/25/2017 (Permalink)

Fire & Smoke Damage and Odors Get Help from SERVPRO in a Thomasville Home

SERVPRO Eliminates the Foul Odors

A variety of machines removes odors caused by fire damage in your home, but not all restoration companies have access to this technology. Make sure that the restoration company you choose can perform the services you deserve.

Performing fire & smoke damage restoration services in your Thomasville area home requires attention to detail and full-service options. Getting things looking normal is a great start, but deodorization finalizes your complete restoration.
 
SERVPRO technicians have access to ozone machines that eliminate a variety of odors caused by animals, cigarette smoke, mold, fire and water damage. These machines generate ozone molecules, an unstable gas containing three oxygen atoms, which react with odor-causing molecules to oxidize residues and remove odors. These units can be used when space is vacant of people and pets. We can also use hydroxyl generators, less effective that ozone machines, but they also chemically alter the composition of smoke particulates and are safe during restoration services.
 
We also have access to duct cleaning systems that contain all of the equipment and accessories necessary to clean your HVAC system after fire and smoke damages affect your environment. These systems include a strong vacuum and efficient HEPA filter system that pulls soils and contaminants into the filters, preventing bacteria and residues from being reintroduced into your indoor environment. As an added bonus, dormant mold spores are also suctioned out during this service.
 
SERVPRO uses air scrubbers to remove airborne particles, odors, and gasses from the air. The unit removes dirty indoor air, runs it through a series of HEPA filters and exhausts clean air back into the indoor environment, capturing particles as small as .3 micron. Activated carbon and potassium permanganate filters remove a broad range of vapors and odors by attracting odor molecules and absorbing them. Moreover, mold spores.
 
A syringe and pump injection needle inject small amounts of deodorant into confined spots of carpeting or upholstery, making it unnecessary to lift your carpet to get to the padding or backing material to deodorize them correctly. While a Vaportek system uses a compound of natural oils sealed within a membrane to neutralize odor molecules on contact.
 
SERVPRO technicians use fogging to dispense finely divided particles through a mist that penetrate surfaces emitting odors. Wet fogging or Ultra Low Volume (ULV) Fogger is used to atomize liquid deodorizing agents, generating deodorant particles approximately 8 to 15 microns in size that can penetrate most areas where odor-causing residues accumulate. This system works with both water and solvent-based deodorizers.
 
Dry-fogging equipment or Thermal Foggers vaporize solvent-based deodorizers generating a smoke consisting of droplets one-half micron in size that interacts more efficiently with odor-causing residues. Their size allows them to access the very spaces occupied by the noxious smelling residues. The agents produced chemically react with residues, eliminating odors rather than masking them. As you can see, we do it right, following IICRC standards of best practices.
 
There are a variety of services available for eliminating odors from your home after a fire. Contact SERVPRO of Lexington / Thomasville today for additional information. (336) 224-2565