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Smoke damage is frequently disregarded as it often remains invisible to the naked eye. However, the toxins and chemicals released by smoke particles can lead to future health complications like respiratory problems and even premature death if affected materials are not promptly removed and properly decontaminated by experts.
This is why it is crucial to emphasise the significance of entrusting the full decontamination of your home or business to a professional property damage control company that provides smoke damage restoration services, using suitable fire damage cleaning products.
Several factors influence smoke behaviour in fire damage situations: room and surrounding air temperature, electrostatics and particles, and airflow patterns. These elements collectively determine how smoke moves and spreads.
Different materials produce varying smoke components. When plastics or PVC burn, they release chlorides that deposit onto surfaces, causing damage to intensify rapidly.
Within the first day, grout stains and fixtures yellow. After 3 to 5 days, metal begins to corrode, and walls may yellow permanently. Within two weeks, carpet fibres sustain permanent damage. Acting swiftly is crucial, as delaying cleanup efforts only worsens the long-term impact.
There are various methods available for decontaminating smoke, dust and soot, which may differ depending on the situation. We use suitable fire damage cleaning products for tasks like pressure washing, air scrubbing/cleaning, steam cleaning, dry cleaning, or thermal odour removal.
Our first choice to smoke damaged contents is decontamination if it cannot be repaired, we will dispose of the items in the correct way.
The restoration cost of smoke damage is decided through your insurance company who will cover the cost depending on your type of insurance.
If you are unsure, please contact your insurance company directly or alternatively call Polygon on 01480 442327 and a member of our team will be happy to guide you through the process.
Where possible we prefer you don't start any cleaning process as it can make the damage worse which can cause an increase to time spent on the restoration process and claim cost.
Depending on the type of residue there may be different techniques, such as a dry clean method which includes vacuuming articles followed by a dry soot sponge. Heavy contamination may require a wet clean using an alkaline product, which counteracts the acid in the soot. We can install HEPA particle filters to draw out soot particles in the air and ensure safe air to breathe.
Households have an average cover of £50,000, this may seem a lot but can add up with extensive damage to your home. It's a time-consuming restoration with specialist processes.
Where possible our technicians will test and clean on site. Depending on your type of cover we may offer our document restoration services, Harwell. On site, your specialist fire technicians will begin by using dry cleaning methods and vacuuming soot off the damaged contents.
Depending on the type of furniture such as sentimental wood furniture we can send it to our specialist restoration team. Sofas can be wet cleaned, but our technicians will always conduct a shrink test before any work is carried out to ensure the contents aren't damaged further. This can be followed up by an ozone treatment at one of our depots.
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Polygon UK
Blackstone Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6EE
Phone: 01480 442327
Email: uk_sales@polygongroup.com
