How Does SERVPRO Remove Oily Residues from Fire Damaged Sevierville Homes?

6/22/2021 (Permalink)

Fire damage to your home can be heart shattering, call SERVPRO of Sevier, Jefferson & Cocke Counties if a fire strikes your home.

We apply potent products and cleaning practices to manage damaging residues in Sevierville homes.

As leading fire restoration professionals for the counties we serve, our SERVPRO team provides efficient solutions for soot and smoke residues on surfaces. As threatening as these can be to underlying materials, we work quickly to remove oily or wet soils and restore the damage they cause.

Using Solvents to Manage Oily Residues 

Solvents are often alkaline-based, allowing them to be highly effective cleaners during fire restoration in Sevierville homes. Because many of the oily residues and soils present after a fire have a slight acidic property, counteracting this composition with alkalinity can neutralize pH concerns and make the cleaning process efficient and complete. Because these solvents might be harsh, personal protective equipment is required, including:

• Chemical resistant gloves
• Respirators
• Goggles

Preventing Damage to the Underlying Substrates

The type of material affected also plays a role in cleaning and restoring that is possible. Highly acidic residues cannot be cleaned with acidic solvents, for example, as this can remove the finish from cabinets and wood. Sampling the type of cleaning and soot removal solutions can find the ideal product and method to remove oily residues and damaging soils.

No matter the type of smoke damage that exists, our SERVPRO of Sevier, Jefferson & Cocke Counties team can help clean and restore your property after a fire loss. Give us a call anytime at (865) 429-8885.