You Need Nearby Fire Damage Restoration Experts in Plainfield

2/8/2023 (Permalink)

For fast and efficient service call SERVPRO of Hendricks County.

Don't Do Hazardous Fire Damage Restoration Alone

Taking stock of the fire damage after a blaze spreads within the four walls you called home in Plainfield can be risky. Floors can have new weak spots, charred doors can twist off their hinges, and the air remains heavy with soot for a long time after the firefighters leave.

Wanting to eliminate the fire damage within your Plainfield residence is a normal reaction. However, doing so can put you and any helpers in a potentially dangerous predicament. When SERVPRO cleans up a home with such damage, we use several pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce the risks we face.

Here are some different types of PPE we use when cleaning and restoring homes after a fire:

• Respirators and goggles
• Heavy, puncture-resistant gloves
• Thick-soled boots

After a fire, soot remains suspended, sometimes for months without treatment. These particles, although near-microscopic, are incredibly sharp and jagged. They can etch fine lines into metal. They are also harmful inside the lungs. The mucus membranes of the eyes can become inundated with soot, making goggles essential. Working in any environment where we perform tear-outs also requires goggles to protect us from any projectile-like debris.

Tear-outs require a hands-on approach, making gloves crucial. Materials that burn or become super-hot can become brittle, sharp, and glass-like. Nails and screws end up exposed when the wood around them burns up. Then they become rusted from the steam, making them more hazardous.

The boots we wear protect us from many things. Fire burns indiscriminately, possibly leaving exposed wiring. Broken glass from windows, mirrors, and cabinetry can be on the floor. If a soft spot within the floor gives way, it is much better to have a calf-high boot protecting you than any shoe.

SERVPRO of Hendricks County wants to remind you to please be careful after a house fire, and if you want any assistance restoring your home, call us at (317) 838-0100. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.