When your business suffers fire or smoke damage, recovery can be overwhelming. If your commercial space has been affected, there are several steps you need to take to salvage as much of your property and get back to work as soon as possible. One of those important steps is removing smoke odor from your business.
Main Causes of Smoke Odor
What are some common causes of smoke odor in your business?
- Large fires. A large fire that shuts your business down will definitely leave a smoke odor behind.
- Small fires. Even a small fire that doesn’t cause other damage can cause smoke and soot damage.
- Furnace puff-back. When a furnace fails to burn through all of its fuel, it can release unburnt fuel as smoke or soot. The result – called furnace puff back – is a strong-smelling, powdery smoke.
Is Smoke Odor Dangerous for Your Customers and Employees?
Unfortunately, smoke odor can be harmful to your customers and staff. Soot and smoke can badly irritate your eyes, lungs, and nose. People with heart and lung disease can experience even worse symptoms, as smoke can trigger heart palpitations and trouble breathing.
Tips for Removing Smoke Odor
The best thing to do right after you are allowed back in your business after a fire is to ventilate the space. This will slowly allow smoke odors to offgas, even odors that are initially trapped in carpet or furniture.
The most responsibile and effective approach to get rid of smoke odor for good is to call a fire restoration company. Technicians will use high-quality tools to clean your business and remove any soot or smoke.
Green Restoration Knows Smoke Is No Joke
At Green Restoration, we can help you neutralize smoke odors and get you back to work. We use environmentally friendly methods and offer direct billing with your insurance, to make clean-up safe, sustainable, and above all, simple. Contact us today for a free quote.