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Clearing the Air: Why Smoke Damage Restoration Is Important
Even after extinguishing the flames, smoke can be a dangerous and destructive substance. This is often overlooked as the cause of smoke is usually a fire, which seems to be more of a serious threat to the home than the leftover smoke. Smoke damage, however, is just as harmful as the flames of a house fire. Calling in a smoke restoration service is one of the most important steps after a house fire.
If you live in the Seattle area and have recently experienced fire or smoke damage, call Allied Restoration Company right away at 425-458-5756. Our smoke damage restoration specialists can eliminate and reverse the negative effects caused by the residue—especially odors and discoloration.
Smoke Damages Property
As Houselogic.com points out, the acidic nature of smoke residue poses a risk for property in the home. Comprising unspent fuel, smoke can easily eat through and damage paint, as well as furniture finishes. The actual acidity of the smoke residue will also vary, depending on the type of fire that occurred in the home.
Smoke Can Short out Electrical Components and Potentially Cause More Fires
Smoke residue that isn’t cleaned professionally is often the reason another fire might occur. According to the Chicora Foundation, smoke can lead to serious electrical issues, causing a short circuit and even an electrical fire. Since it erodes whatever it touches, smoke can also cause an area to become more prone to a fire.
Smoke Is Dangerous to Your Health
An immediate concern, smoke is dangerous to the health of those living at home. Many homeowners are mistaken, however, and assume smoke to only be dangerous during the fire. The truth is, even after the flames have been extinguished, smoke can still be the cause of unsafe breathing conditions.
The residue can also be ingested and absorbed through the skin on contact. This is especially dangerous for children.
The longer smoke residue is left unattended, the more damage can occur to both the property and the home inhabitants. Most fires, no matter their sizes, require that fire and smoke damage restoration services address the aftermath. At Allied Restoration Company, we service Seattle residents by providing the most efficient and effective methods to combat smoke residue and turn back the clock to when your home was at its best.