We specialize in smoke damage and soot removal to get your property back to its pre-fire condition.
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Smoke damage can devastate your home and health, leaving behind a lingering odor, discoloration, and toxins. But with our expert smoke damage restoration services, you can reclaim your space and peace of mind.
With years of experience in smoke damage restoration, our certified professionals use advanced techniques and equipment to ensure your home is thoroughly cleaned and restored.
We can take care of all surfaces, including clothes and upholstery. Trust our IICRC and RIA-certified technicians and contact our team for an assessment.
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We understand how distressing and disruptive smoke damage can be, whether it comes from a kitchen fire, furnace puffback, or lingering cigarette odors. That’s why our qualified smoke damage removal technicians are ready to help you, right in your neighborhood.
Don’t wait—contact us today to schedule a consultation with our expert smoke damage removal technicians. We’ll restore your property to its original condition, providing peace of mind and a safe environment for you and your family.
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Has your home been affected by fire damage or prolonged cigarette smoke, cooking smells, or soot? Trust County Action Restoration to rejuvenate your living space. Our meticulous smoke and odor removal process ensures every trace is thoroughly eliminated, leaving you with a fresh, clean home and complete peace of mind.
Our skilled staff will coordinate with the local fire department and ask you a few essential questions to understand your specific situation. From there, we’ll set up a visual on-site assessment.
Upon arrival, our technicians will assess the damage and provide you with the necessary steps to take.
After a fire, our team will swiftly tarp your roof and board up broken doors and windows to safeguard your personal belongings, contain the area, and begin targeted triage.
We will try to salvage your belongings from fire damage. We’ll let you know right away if we can’t save your items. We act quickly to prevent further damage and restore your other belongings.
Protect your home and belongings with County Action Restoration. Our expert team delivers prompt solutions using cutting-edge EPA products and advanced techniques to sanitize floors, furniture, objects, electronics, and surfaces.
Our technicians skillfully target hidden moisture in your materials, restoring them to a healthy level. With industry-leading equipment tailored to each situation, we deliver professional results that consistently surpass standards.
Experience a successful restoration with our dedicated technicians who are committed to your drying process. Benefit from our daily monitoring services as they assess material dryness, evaluate equipment performance and make necessary adjustments for optimal results.
Don’t stress about home damage. We’ll take care of everything from start to finish, saving you time and money! Our expert team will handle immediate mitigation and rebuild any affected areas, restoring your property to its original condition fast and efficiently.
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Understanding the various sources of smoke damage can help you take preventive measures to protect your home and health. Here are the most common causes:
Even minor mishaps in the kitchen, such as a pot boiling over or food burning, can result in significant smoke damage. These incidents often produce black soot that can cling to walls, ceilings, and appliances.
House fires, whether large or small, are a primary source of extensive smoke damage. The soot and ash left behind can seep into furniture, clothing, and other fabrics, leaving a persistent odor.
Oven fires can occur when food spills or drips reach the heating elements, causing smoke. This smoke can leave residue on your oven and spread throughout your kitchen, affecting air quality and surfaces.
Cigarette smoke contains harmful chemicals that can stain walls, ceilings, and furniture. Prolonged indoor smoking can lead to a buildup of smoke particles that are difficult to remove and pose health risks.
A poorly maintained fireplace can emit excessive smoke, leading to soot accumulation on nearby walls and furniture. Ensuring your fireplace is clean and in good working condition can mitigate this risk.
Creosote is a flammable substance that can build up in chimneys over time. If not regularly cleaned, it can catch fire, producing thick, damaging smoke that can affect your entire home.
Wildfires can cause massive amounts of smoke to infiltrate homes, even if the fire itself does not reach the property. The smoke can penetrate through vents, windows, and doors, leaving behind soot and odor.
Accidents during indoor or outdoor cooking, such as grease fires or burning food on a grill, can generate smoke that damages surfaces and decreases indoor air quality.
Understanding these common causes of smoke damage can help you take proactive steps to minimize the risks and maintain a safer living environment.
Selecting the right cleaning materials is crucial to preventing further soot damage to your home and belongings. All our products are EPA-approved
Also known as a dry-cleaning or chemical sponge, this tool is ideal for removing soot residues from surfaces without using water. It’s particularly effective on:
A powerful vacuum cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter can safely remove soot, smoke, and odors from most surfaces. Proper technique is essential to prevent soot from embedding further into the surface. For best results:
High-alkali detergents are particularly effective for cleaning oily soot residues left by low-oxygen fires. These detergents break down the greasy deposits, making them easier to wipe away.
Air scrubbers trap soot particles released into the air during cleaning and help deodorize your space. They are essential for:
Dealing with soot on your walls can be a daunting task, but taking the right precautions can make it manageable. This is how we safely and effectively clean soot off walls.
Soot particles can penetrate the skin and severely damage the lungs. We protect ourselves by wearing gloves, a face mask, long sleeves, and pants. This gear helps prevent the transfer of soot to other surfaces and keeps you safe from inhaling harmful particles.
We keep the room well-ventilated to minimize breathing in soot particles and to dissipate smoke odors. Open windows and use fans to get the air flowing. We turn off HVAC systems to prevent it from spreading smoke and soot throughout the house.
We remove items from the affected area to avoid further damage and allow for easier cleanup. We clean these items separately to remove the soot and smoke odor. These items will be sent to our cleaning center for individual cleaning. All clothes are sent to dry cleaning.
We cover the floor with newspapers or sheets to prevent soot from falling on it and causing further damage.
In some cases, selective demolition and removal of porous materials is needed. All porous materials are bagged and disposed of in our special containers.
We use HEPA vacuums to remove obvious soot residue from the walls. Hold the nozzle about half an inch away from the surface to avoid smearing the soot. Avoid direct contact with the wall to prevent further damage.
We wipe away stains with a soot sponge. This step helps ensure that the soot doesn’t penetrate and cause a permanent stain.
We wipe the walls in a downward motion without scrubbing. Scrubbing can cause further damage to the surface. Hence we use gentle strokes until the surface is clean.
Once most of the soot is removed, we use an EPA high-alkali detergent like dish soap mixed with water to wipe off any remaining stains.
We rinse the walls with plain water to remove residual detergent and soot. Then, we pat the walls dry with a towel to ensure all moisture is removed.
Once the walls and ceiling are cleaned, we carefully remove and dispose of the floor covers to avoid spreading any soot that may have fallen on them.
NOTE: For severe cases, demolition and removal of porous materials are needed through selective demolition.
Soot can cause dark stains on light carpets if not treated promptly and correctly. Attempting to scrub soot stains can push the soot deeper into the carpet fibers, risking permanent damage. Here’s how we effectively clean soot from your carpet and minimize smoke damage risks.
We gently lift and remove large pieces of soot. We avoid applying pressure to prevent the soot from crumbling and embedding deeper into the carpet.
We prepare your carpet by sprinkling an EPA absorbent powder to cover the soot stains. We allow the powder to sit for at least an hour, giving it time to absorb the soot. After the waiting period, we vacuum thoroughly. We repeat this step if necessary before moving on to the next phase.
We take a white cloth and soak it in an appropriate cleaning solution such as hydrogen peroxide (EPA-approved), rubbing alcohol, or a dry-cleaning solvent. We gently blot any remaining stains with the cloth. We avoid rubbing, as this can spread the stain further.
After blotting the stains, we rinse the area with a cup of water or blot it with a towel dampened with warm water. We vacuum up any remaining cleaning solution and ensure the carpet is dried thoroughly to prevent mold growth.
If soot has affected large areas of your carpet, it’s best to seek professional smoke and soot damage restoration services. Our experts are equipped to handle extensive damage and restore your carpet effectively.
Don’t wait—contact County Action Restoration today for professional smoke damage cleanup services and restore your peace of mind.
