Fire Damage Restoration for Floors in Ft Lauderdale Homes

4/18/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO has effective recovery and cleanup approaches to restore damaged hardwood floors after soot exposure.

Hardwood Requires Fire Damage Restoration

Hardwood flooring is standard in modern homes, so we must tailor fire restoration to aid these materials. We have effective recovery and cleanup approaches to restore damaged hardwood floors after soot exposure.

Clearing Debris and Soot Damage

Fire damage restoration for Ft. Lauderdale homes can often focus on the damage these disasters do to flooring in the house. We have to evaluate if hardwood floors are salvageable first, and if they are, we can work on removing loose debris and particulates heaped upon them. This buildup can be removed with the following:

• Chemical sponges
• HEPA vacuums
• Hand tools 

Deep Cleaning Solutions with Agitation

Solvents and detergents are introduced after we remove the loose matter from the surface. Dissolving or emulsifying the residual soot helps to separate this soil from the substrate to protect the flooring from permanent staining and damage. Agitation and mechanical actions help these chemical processes happen faster, though SERVPRO professionals must be selective to prevent scratches.

Deodorization Solutions for the Room 

Cleaning up the mess that a fire can leave behind when hardwood flooring becomes impacted means addressing the smells smoke creates. Pairing agents distributed with thermal and ULV foggers can effectively penetrate the semi-porous wood surfaces to neutralize trapped smells.

Effective Renewal of Wood Surfaces

The thorough cleaning and soot removal processes can leave hardwood looking dull and less attractive. Returning these materials to this pre-fire sheen can be essential to getting life back to normal “Like it never even happened.” We have wood crème paste, thymol, and citrus-based cleaners and products that can recover the color and contrast of hardwood.

After a fire, smoke damage can be a widespread concern for your residence. Our SERVPRO of Ft. Lauderdale South team is ready to help mitigate loss and clean your property. Call us at (954) 776-2000.