The Long-term Effects of Smoke Damage on Your Home
A fire is one of the worst disasters imaginable. It leaves a lasting effect on both your home and your health. Even a minor fire proves troublesome. However, while most people believe it is the flames causing most of the damage, it’s actually the smoke left behind. A lot of the contamination, discoloration, and odors that we deal with for weeks after the fire stem from smoke particles in the air. Yes, smoke has a lasting effect on your home.
· Upholstery – The damage to your upholstery is tricky to manage. You can’t just use any old vacuum to remove the soot and smoke. That escalates the damage. Instead, you need an industrial vacuum with a HEPA filter.
· Clothing & Bedding – The fabrics in your home, especially clothing and bedding, will be affected by the unburned chemicals found in smoke. These settle into the fibers of both items and cause contamination and foul odors.
· Furniture – Depending on your furniture style, you might see smoke stains, discoloration, and corrosion that lingers for many weeks or forever.
Take back your home from fire and smoke damage by hiring a local restoration company to manage the mess. Your local Restoration 1 is available 24/7 for fire and smoke restoration services.
