Fire Damage Cleanup in Garland, TX

What cleanup covers

• Hauling burned and unsalvageable materials.
• Removing wet debris and firefighting water.
• Vacuuming loose soot with HEPA equipment.
• Dry cleaning walls, ceilings and surfaces.
• Wet cleaning with degreasers where needed.
• Cleaning HVAC systems and ducts.

What not to do

• Do not wipe soot with a wet rag. It smears and sets stains.
• Do not use your household vacuum on soot. It spreads fine particles.
• Do not run the HVAC. It pulls smoke and soot through the house.
• Do not wash fire-affected clothes in a standard cycle without checking.

Order of cleaning

1. Remove debris and wet materials.
2. HEPA vacuum ceilings first, then walls, then floors.
3. Dry-clean surfaces with chemical sponges.
4. Wet-clean with the right cleaner per material.
5. Seal residual stain areas, then deodorize.

Fire cleanup often becomes water cleanup. Firefighting water is usually Category 2 or 3, so the steps in water damage removal apply. For soot specifics, see soot removal services. Cleanup leads into fire damage repair, and the entry point to everything fire-related is fire damage restoration. For the water side of the job, see water damage restoration in Garland, TX.