After a fire is extinguished, soot and smoke spread very quickly to cause smoke damage. They consist of chemicals, acids, and dust. Not only it’s dangerous for our health but it can cause serious damage to the property, like discoloration of walls and lingering smoke odor. So while damage due to fire and smoke are different things, both can be harmful to humans and property.

More than flames, the smoke from fire can be a potential health hazard. Fire smoke is the leading cause of fire deaths. Smoke from fire is comprised of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide as well as soot. Many other harmful chemicals can also enter the air and are inhaled into your lungs, causing harm to the respiratory system. They can also get settled on clothing, walls, furniture and other areas.

Damage caused by fire and smoke is best treated by a professional fire restoration company; however there are some small things that could be done to minimize the initial damage:

• Open all windows and doors
• Clean furniture and upholstery using soap and water
• Clean your clothing

This is taken care of as part of fire restoration, but certain things like an odor eliminating spray, airing out the furniture and vacuuming the carpets can help reduce the odor.

In the event of a fire, a restoration company undertakes urgent recovery and restoration work to mitigate the damage. Corrosive by-products from smoke residue can cause irreversible damage. To prevent this, any residual smoke is quickly removed which prevents corrosion to materials. Fire restoration also involves controlling humidity to stabilize the affected environment and prevent further corrosion, especially for sensitive electronic equipment.