3 Ways Smoke Can Damage Your Business After a Fire

3/5/2022 (Permalink)

Fire restoration professionals may use ozone devices to clear smoke residue.

Smoke Cleaning Services

When a fire impacts your Burlington, KY, business, assessing the damage and the cost of cleanup are both important steps to take in restoring the building. However, fire can affect a structure in many ways, including leaving smoke damage behind. While you may not realize it, failing to invest in professional smoke cleaning services can cause long-term problems in your building and have a negative effect on your business.

1. Smoke Discoloration

After a fire, smoke can discolor your business’ walls, ceiling, and even affect your operating equipment. While you might not notice smoke damage right away, it may appear several weeks later as a yellow tinge, and tables and chairs may have new or developing corrosion as well. Having a smoke cleaning service come in after the fire with air filtration devices can clear away smoke residue and protect the interior of your building.

2. Lingering Odor

Odor from heavy smoke as the result of a fire can linger for days or even weeks after a fire. In fact, smoke odor can permeate the interior walls of a building and enter the air conditioning system. This can cause smoky odors to return every time you use the HVAC system. Over time, this may cause throat or sinus irritation in your employees and customers.

3. Smoke Residue

A company that specializes in fire restoration can remove smoke residue that may otherwise damage your walls, carpets and treated surfaces. They may use specialized machines such as thermal foggers and ozone devices to clear smoke residue away. Without this type of cleaning, residue might permanently damage the interior of your building and leave behind a sticky or greasy film that can be difficult to remove with commercial cleaners.

After a fire at your Burlington, KY, business, smoke can have a negative impact on your property, from smoke residue to lingering odors. Smoke cleaning and other professional fire restoration services can remove these problems and leave your business smelling sweet and smoke-free.