How Thermal Fogging Helps Get Your Bristol Kitchen Smelling Clean Again After Fire Damage

6/13/2017 (Permalink)

Rid Your Bristol Home of Smoke Odors with the Help of SERVPRO

SERVPRO Has the Equipment and Skills to Rid Your Home of Smoky Odors

Anyone who has been unfortunate enough to suffer fire damage to their home knows that even after everything has been cleaned and restored, it is not uncommon to notice a lingering smoky odor. The remaining smell of smoke is especially unpleasant because it acts as a reminder of the blaze and can cause significant distress to the homeowner.
 
A kitchen is a common place for a fire to start even if you are careful and safety conscious. Should you have the misfortune of fire damage to your Bristol kitchen, SERVPRO is on hand to assist with cleaning your home and restoring it to its pre-blaze condition as much as is practical. However, there is a chance that you can still smell the leftover smell of smoke, and this is where thermal fogging comes in.
 
The key to thermal fogging lies in understanding the principle that “like works on like.” That means that the way a smoke odor came to be present is an important part of working out the best way to deal with it. For example, if a room smells bad because of water damage, then a “wet” odor removal process such as wet fogging is the best choice.
 
In cases of fire damage, the odor was caused by heat and smoke, so the best way to dispel the scent is by using heat and smoke. When the blaze happened, the particles that caused the smell were hot and pressurized, thus if we use a cleaning method that is also hot and pressurized the cleaning agent can enter materials in the same way, which makes it more efficient.
 
Thermal fogging works by vaporizing a solvent-based deodorizer. The result of this process is a fog comprised of tiny particles less than 05. Microns in size, which is then applied to the area to be deodorized.
 
Operating a thermal fogger requires expertise, and SERVPRO trains our technicians to ensure they are skilled at carrying out the fogging process. First, we evacuate all people, pets, and plants from the area. Next, we eliminate all sources of flame, flash, or ignition because fogging agents are flammable. It is essential to apply just the right amount of fog, and we make sure our IICRC-certified staff knows how to do this.
 
After fogging is complete we thoroughly ventilate the area before you return. Thermal fogging is a specialist process that dissolves smoke odors and leaves your home feeling "Like it never even happened."
 
Do not struggle with the aftermath of a fire. Call SERVPRO of Abingdon / Bristol / Marion at (276) 258-5071 for help.

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