?? Turning on Your Furnace or Gas Logs for Fall? Watch Out for Puff Backs! ??

9/24/2024 (Permalink)

Have you experienced a puff back when you turned on your furnace or gas logs for the first time this season?

As temperatures drop, many of us are firing up our furnaces or gas logs for the first time in months. But if you’re greeted with a blast of smoke, soot, or a foul odor, you might have experienced a puff back! A puff back can send oily soot and smoke throughout your space, covering walls, ceilings, carpets, furniture, and more. ?? But don’t worry—SERVPRO® of Rockingham County has the expertise to clean it up quickly and thoroughly!

What kind of damage can a puff back cause?

1?? Soot on Walls, Ceilings & Surfaces: Sticky, oily soot can coat your walls, ceilings, and even furniture, requiring specialized cleaning to remove it.

2?? Damaged Carpets & Upholstery: Soot settles deep into fabrics, carpets, and upholstery, making it tough to clean with regular household methods.

3?? Lingering Smoke Odors: Even after the visible soot is removed, smoke odors can linger and be tough to eliminate without professional deodorization.

4?? Air Quality Issues: Soot particles can circulate through your HVAC system, reducing the air quality in your home and potentially aggravating allergies or respiratory issues.

?? If you suspect a puff back, don’t wait! SERVPRO of Rockingham County has the tools, training, and experience to handle smoke, soot, and odor damage from a puff back. Call SERVPRO of Rockingham County to tackle the problem before it gets worse.Our certified technicians are here to restore your space quickly and efficiently.

Why you should call SERVPRO of Rockingham County if you've experienced a puff back:

1?? Quick Response: Smoke and soot can cause long-lasting damage if left untreated. Our team responds swiftly to prevent further harm and start the cleanup process ASAP.

2?? Specialized Cleaning Techniques: Our trained and certified technicians use advanced equipment and cleaning methods to remove stubborn soot and smoke residues from every surface.

3?? Odor Removal: Smoke odors can linger long after the soot is gone. We don’t just mask smells—we completely eliminate them with professional deodorization techniques.

4?? Restore Your Space: Whether it’s your home or office, we work to restore your property to its pre-damage condition, helping you get back to normal as quickly as possible.

?? If you suspect a puff back, don’t wait! SERVPRO of Rockingham County has the tools, training, and experience to handle smoke, soot, and odor damage from a puff back. Call SERVPRO of Rockingham County to tackle the problem before it gets worse.Our certified technicians are here to restore your space quickly and efficiently.

?? Call SERVPRO of Rockingham County today for expert cleaning and restoration services: 336-573-4345 or visit our website at www.SERVPROrockinghamcounty.com

Rockingham County - Smoke and Soot Cleanup

7/3/2024 (Permalink)

Smoke and Soot Damage Can Cause a Pervasive Odor in Your Rockingham County Home.

Smoke and soot is very invasive and can penetrate various cavities within your home, causing hidden damage and odor. Our smoke damage expertise and experience allows us to inspect and accurately assess the extent of the damage to develop a comprehensive plan of action.  

Smoke and soot facts:

• Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
• Smoke flows around plumbing systems, seeping through the holes used by pipes to go from floor to floor.
• The type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration process.

Different Types of Smoke

There are two different types of smoke–wet and dry. As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire. Before restoration begins, SERVPRO of Rockingham County will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during pretesting. Here is some additional information:

Wet Smoke – Plastic and Rubber

• Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary. Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.

Dry Smoke – Paper and Wood

• Fast burning, high temperatures, heat rises therefore smoke rises.

Protein Fire Residue – Produced by evaporation of material rather than from a fire

• Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes, extreme pungent odor. 

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions. We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage. We will also treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today – 336-573-4345