Soot Removal
After a fire, it can be overwhelming to look at the damage in your home or business property; between soot contamination, fire and water damage, your property could be left in a terrible state. The damage that you may not even think of is that caused by acidic soot contamination. This can cause secondary damage to a property, which is why fast and efficient professional cleaning services are vital to ensure that your property can be restored to its previous condition once more.
Soot left on surfaces will react with the moisture in the surrounding air and quickly become acidic. This soot will then eat away into any porous surface and increase the chance of lingering odour and bacterial contamination. If acidic soot is not removed and the materials thoroughly cleaned and treated quickly, your belongings and furniture may not be salvageable.
When you think of soot, you may imagine the powdery black susbstance from a chimney or fireplace, but soot can also be flaky or oily and will cling to all kinds of surfaces in your home. Soot damage can be very difficult to remove, which is why you need an experienced soot removal and fire recovery team like Rainbow Restoration Edinburgh.
Acidic Soot Removal
Rainbow Restoration Edinburgh’s qualified, specialist cleaning technicians have the equipment and the skills to remove soot and restore your belongings back to how they were before. By removing the soot our team will make your air safe and odour free, so you can return home or back to work as soon as possible.
After a fire, soot will contribute to the damage of metal, glass, plastics, and fabrics. It will corrode metal, etch marks onto mirrors and windows, discolour plastic, and even damage plumbing fixtures. If left untreated, the remaining smoke and soot will cause more damage, impacting on spaces untouched by the fire. Since smoke and soot travel further than the flames, other rooms can be affected by the acidic powder and foul odours – even rooms on different floors.
Restoration Services
Rainbow Restoration Edinburgh’s team of experts will inspect the property and its contents and devise a plan. Each item affected by the soot and smoke may require different treatments to restore them to their original state and prevent long-term damage. For instance, non-porous areas like windows and hard furniture will require a thorough clean but are relatively simple items to treat for soot and smoke. Carpets, upholstery and soft furnishings, however, may require more intensive cleaning and treatments.
We can work with you, your insurance companies, landlords, tenants, or anyone else involved in the property and determine the best course of action for each room. Our priority is always to restore rather than remove, but we will do what we can to ensure that the solution is safe and long lasting.
To find out more about our Soot Removal services, get in touch today.
