Smoke & Soot Removal in Camarillo

Los Angeles Smoke Restoration Cleaning

Soot, Smoke and Odor Removal Services. Even after a fire has been extinguished, damage to your home and belongings continues. That’s why it’s so important to call in a professional who knows the right way to deal with soot, smoke and odor removal to prevent further damage.

Are you dealing with fumes or smoke from a fire? Don't hesitate to call your insurance provider and ServiceMaster Restore by Restoration Pros. The residue left behind after a fire is a biohazard and can cause health problems. One should take special pains to eliminate smoke correctly and thoroughly. We’ll quickly assess the damage to find out the costs for fire restoration. We will also examine if there’s any additional damage from water or other factors. Once the amount of damage is determined, we’ll come up with an estimate for the cleaning and restoration.

How smoke can damage your home

In just a few minutes smoke can discolor the walls. Within a few hours, finishes on kitchen appliances can turn yellow.
Smoke causes etching in glass after just a short time and smoke will tarnish metal quickly
Ash and smoke can continue to cause damage and corrosion to materials if they are left behind.

To ensure superior service for soot, smoke and odor removal we:

Clean the ash residue that builds up on surfaces before it spreads
Neutralize the odors to keep them from returning
Remove the troubling reminders of soot, odor and stains from at-risk items. This includes items such as brass, aluminum, chrome, marble, tile, porcelain. We will also address fabrics, upholstery and carpets.
Deodorize the carpets and curtains before they are cleaned
Use special chemicals that break up the molecules in the smoke to get rid of the odors before dry cleaning your clothing.

DEFINITIONS

Smoke: The solid, liquid and gaseous products of combustion released into the air.
Soot: Fine, black particles composed primarily of carbon, produced by the incomplete combustion of fuel.
Puffbacks: Accumulations of soot that are sometimes released suddenly by furnace malfunctions.

What YOU can do after a fire to reduce odors and soot

If the temperature is above 60 degrees, air out the house to reduce smoke odor
Change the air filter on the furnace if it uses forced hot air
Tape damp cheesecloth over returns and supply registers to capture loose soot in the air
Do not touch anything with bare hands. Oils from hands can permeate upholstery, walls and woodwork, causing additional damage
Do not wash walls. Incorrect cleaning could compound the soot residue

Warning: Do not attempt to clean up your home after a fire or you may cause more damage.

Puffbacks

A puffback is a misfiring in the furnace that, at its worst, can send soot throughout your home. It can result in soot covering drapes, bedding, furniture, cabinets, walls and more. It can happen all at once or gradually over time. This soot is a substance that is difficult to clean and often has a strong oily odor. This dirty residue needs to be cleaned as soon as possible by professionals.

You can help prevent puffbacks

There is no guaranteed way to prevent a puffback. But, annual inspection and maintenance is key. We recommend regular inspection of an oil burner or furnace to reduce your risk. So be sure to have your oil burner and furnace system cleaned regularly.