Getting Rid of That Smoke Smell After a Fire

3/24/2022 (Permalink)

Smoke can linger on surfaces long after the actual fire is extinguished.

We all know the smell. Even if your only experience with fire smell is sitting around a campfire for an hour or so, you know that the smoke smell accompanies your clothes all the way back inside. This is a great example of the way in which smoke can linger on surfaces long after the fire is extinguished. While professional assistance is often necessary in order to completely eradicate the odor after a large fire, there are a few things that you can do to facilitate the deodorization process while you wait for help to arrive:

3 Steps You Can Take to Decrease Odors After a Fire

A quick and easy way to increase airflow and circulation after a fire is propping open windows, as well as doors if it is safe to do so. Removing and replacing air filters can also be helpful in preventing smoke particles from spreading further from the initial affected area. A third option is deep cleaning surfaces in the affected area. Beyond scrubbing counters and hard surfaces, it is also important to clean other types of surfaces. Think back to the smell lingering on your clothes after sitting by a campfire. Smoke particles can stick to fabric surfaces like curtains, carpets, and blankets. Additionally, windows are also affected and should be targeted in a deep clean. So, when deep cleaning after a fire, be sure to give attention to countertops, windows, and fabric surfaces alike. 

SERVPRO Is Here to Help

Again, expert, professional help is the only way to ensure that your property’s smoke smell is thoroughly eliminated. The 3 aforementioned steps are offered simply as ways in which you can improve living or working conditions before help arrives. Here at SERVPRO, we minimize the amount of time you have to wait for help to arrive, as we offer 24-Hour Emergency Services. Our Odor Removal services are backed by a team of highly-trained deodorization professionals in addition to advanced equipment and techniques. In the event that your residential or commercial property endures a fire, call SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team - Team Wall right away at (412) 672-5400. To learn more about how we make it “Like it never even happened,” for our customers after any emergency, take a peek at the rest of our website. Here, you’ll be able to read more about the long list of other restoration, construction, and cleaning services that we provide, including Fire Damage Restoration, Commercial Fire Damage Restoration, and Fire-Damaged Contents Care services. Trust SERVPRO to quickly and efficiently restore your property to its preloss condition.