Where Are Odors Most Problematic After Lake City Structure Fires?

1/7/2022 (Permalink)

We want our homes to smell fresh, but when fire damage strikes, our homes often smell bad.

Deodorization specialists can help with the post-fire recovery of Lake City homes

When our SERVPRO team first arrives at fire-damaged homes and businesses in the area, it is critical to overcoming pressing concerns. While odors are one of the final obstacles to restoring comfortable living conditions, several approaches must be considered.

Circulating Airborne Threats

Fire restoration in Lake City homes begins with managing airborne threats and contaminants. Filtration and airflow can be critical elements to eliminating harsh odors following a fire. Environmental smells can be controlled with:

• Smoke and fire debris removal
• Air filtration equipment
• Airflow and ventilation

Absorbed Odors 

Contents and furniture can easily absorb and hold harsh smoke odors after a fire. It can be challenging to overcome these smells once they infiltrate soft materials like fabrics, so careful consideration is made to provide the most efficient solutions. At times, ozone machines can be an effective option to neutralize odor compounds. We even have a full ozone chamber at our nearby SERVPRO facilities for groupings of relocated contents.

Trapped Malodors in Porous Construction Elements

As fires burn in area homes, the heat of the blaze can cause porous materials to become even more vulnerable. Larger pores absorb more malodors during the fire and even in the hours and days following extinguishment. Pores return to their normal size as surfaces cool, and smoke particles and odor compounds can become trapped. Fogging can create a deodorizing vapor to penetrate porous materials. When this approach is unsuccessful, we have odor-sealing primers before surfaces get repainted. 

One of the challenging aspects of fire and smoke damage restoration for area homes and businesses is the removal of harsh odors from the property. As widespread as these post-fire effects can become, our SERVPRO of Seattle Northeast FSRT-certified technicians work fast to help. Call now to mitigate fire loss at (206) 362-9295.