Wood smoke, for many King of Prussia, PA, residents, is a comforting, nostalgic smell. From local fire pits to rural campsites, the smell of smoke can be a scent that recalls good times and cozy moments. However, anyone who has spent more than a few minutes around a campfire knows that getting that homey smell out of your clothing or camp gear is a real challenge. If you take that struggle and multiply it a few dozen times, you can imagine just how difficult it is to get the smell of smoke out of an entire house. ServiceMaster Cleaning and Restoration handles fire damage restoration on all scales, from a fire pit gone wrong to a smokey, house-wide disaster. If your home is struggling with smoke removal, our team can help.
Why Is Smoke So “Sticky”?
The smell of smoke is notoriously difficult to remove for good reason. Most of the difficulties surrounding the smoke-removal process stem from the chemical makeup of the substance and the manner in which it spreads. Smoke comprises billowing, miniscule particles that collect on and seep into anything porous. Fabrics, of course, are a perfect target for smoke damage and lingering odors, but there are many other materials in your home with enough porosity to play host to smoke as well. Wood, carpet, insulation, and decor can quickly be coated by smoke as it moves through a space, and once those particles settle in, targeting and removing them are very difficult.
Does the Type of Smoke Matter?
On top of its generally sticky nature, not all smoke is created equal. Smoke carries the properties of whatever was burnt. Different fire sources will lead to different odors, densities, and even different staying power. Woodsmoke can be difficult to remove, but smoke from greasy or protein-based fires are a different beast entirely. Since a home features a wide variety of materials that can be caught up in a fire, serious home fire damage may feature a mix of spaces subject to different intensities of smoke removal.
How Does Fire Damage Restoration Work?
With all of these characteristics in mind, smoke removal is best completed by fire damage restoration experts. The fire damage restoration professionals at ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning and Restoration are versed in all types of smoke removal and cleanup as well as odor removal, structural repairs, and beyond. Our professionals can answer all of your questions about smoke removal and help you create a recovery plan for your home and property.
No smoke removal job is too small or too smokey for ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning and Restoration. King of Prussia, PA, residents in need of fire damage restoration can reach out to our team at (610) 524-8003 or visit our website here to learn more about our services.