Is It Advisable To Wet-Clean Walls During Fire Restoration In My Everett Home?

4/23/2021 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO immediately following a fire in your Everett home. We will leave your home looking "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO Tackles All Delicate Processes during Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration in Everett 

After the fire is out, it is best to avoid escalating problems in the fire-damaged homes. A noble process such as cleaning soiled areas can cause unintended problems. Wet cleaning poses more risks than dry cleaning because the moisture can set residues, weaken the wall materials or cause mold development.

When cleaning walls as part of fire restoration in Everett properties, SERVPRO technicians wash, rinse and dry the affected areas without causing other problems. Preparation of equipment and the work area is necessary to achieve the desired outcome. Our technicians prepare a couple of resources, including:

• Vacuum cleaners and ceiling brushes to remove heavy soils
• Plastic drop clothes to protect contents like furniture
• Towels for wiping surfaces
• Cleaning solutions

Knocking or brushing the soiled surface loosens the residues. Our technicians then vacuum the surrounding area before starting to wipe with towels soaked in the cleaning solution. Squeezing excess water from the towel and wiping the wall from the bottom removes the soiling without over wetting the surface. Our skillful approach is necessary when addressing:

• Smoke damage
• Fire restoration
• House fire clean up

SERVPRO of North Everett / Lake Stevens / Monroe can help you whenever you need fire restoration services. Call us at (360) 243-8313.