An unexpected fire on your property is an extremely stressful experience, and the damage it leaves behind can only add to the aftermath. The disaster restoration specialists at FloodCo LLC in Kalispell, MT, provide emergency water damage restoration, mold remediation, and fire and smoke odor removal services for clients throughout the Flathead Valley and Northwest Montana communities. If you have lingering smoke odors from a fire in your home or business, their team stresses the importance of getting professional help.

Why is fire and smoke odor removal so important?

• It Can Indicate Soot Residue: Soot can remain on surfaces long after a fire has been put out. The longer soot is allowed to settle, the harder it can be to clean—making fire and smoke odor removal all the more difficult. A disaster restoration specialist will have the expertise to remove soot and rid your interior of smoky odors.
• It Can Cause Additional Damage: Smoke contains compounds that are corrosive to most metals and can penetrate porous materials. The chemicals and fumes from smoke can enter your electronics, settle on metal surfaces, or infiltrate expensive machinery and damage the internal components. If smoke permeates fabrics, wood, or paper, these items will then release the absorbed gas back into the air—a process known as outgassing—causing the smoke odor to remain for up to several years.
• It’s A Health Hazard: The smoke that results from a fire doesn’t always go upwards. In fact, it travels to cooler areas away from the fire like ductwork and ventilation units. This can distribute the smoke particles directly into the air you breathe.
• It’s An Uncomfortable Reminder: Dealing with a fire and the resulting damage is an overwhelming situation, and lingering smoke odors can bring back unpleasant memories of the event. Fire and smoke odor removal services will help you avoid any unnecessary reminders.

When you need professional smoke removal, fire mitigation, or mold remediation services, the disaster restoration specialists at FloodCo LLC can help. Call them at (406) 892-1717, or visit their website to learn how they can assist you.