Breathe Life Back Into Fire-Damaged Belongings

2/12/2018 (Permalink)

Although fires can be catastrophic, often you can salvage a portion of your personal belongings from the ruins. However, even if your belongings are intact and functional, they may have absorbed stains and odors that can be difficult to get rid of. Many people can even grow ill from the smell of heavy smoke absorbed into belongings, and layers of dirt and ash can, if not cleaned properly, leave a mess everywhere.

That doesn’t mean your belongings are wholly lost. There are a number of options for cleaning and restoring fire-damaged possessions to restore their attractiveness and utility while eliminating that unpleasant burning or smoky stench.

Sterilization and Odor Removal

After a fire, many of your personal belongings may be coated in a patina of soot. While you may associate soot with wood ash, that soot can actually be particulates of plastic or any number of other substances that might pose a safety hazard upon contact. Even if touching the items is safe, the odor alone may be unpleasant enough to warrant getting rid of them. Content cleaning can be tricky in these instances and often involves specialized substances designed to cut through smoke residue, ash, and soot. You may consider hiring professional cleaners instead or using content storage services to set the task aside for later.

Dry-Cleaning for Smoke-Damaged Clothing

While not much can be done to restore fire-damaged clothing, it may be possible to restore clothing that simply suffered from smoke or ash. Smoke can infiltrate clothing fibers to leave behind an unpleasant and seemingly permanent smell, while both ash and smoke can leave stains that are difficult to remove, particularly from more delicate fabrics. Dry-cleaning can do a great deal to restore clothing and remove the effects of smoke and ash, particularly if you have your clothing cleaned by Dallas, TX professionals specializing in restoring smoke-damaged garments.

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