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Smoke Damage & The Odor That Can Cause Damage to Your Morris County Home and Health
While the flames may have been long extinguished by the fire department, the smoke causes long-lasting damage and contamination. It’s more than just an odor. While it’s certainly true that smoke odors can lead to health problems, especially respiratory illness, the particles in the air cause even worse issues. You do not want to risk your family’s health or your home. Always schedule cleanup with a 24-hour property restorationcompany who can tackle smoke damage and odors in the shortest time possible. Their service is invaluable.
Why Is Smoke Damage So Dangerous?
There are a number of reasons why smoke damage is so dangerous to your home and health. During the fire, everyday objects around your home burn relentlessly. For the most part, these items burn cleanly and are relatively safe. Still, some items do not burn clean and cause a lot of toxic contamination that spreads through the air. These products, when burned, can directly affect the health of everyone. However, children, the elderly, and those with a weakened immune system are the most likely to suffer.
Some of the most common products that do not burn clean during a house fire include plastics, foams, fabrics, carpet, wood products, synthetic fabrics, and asbestos-containing materials. Here are a few of the toxins found in such materials:
- Mesothelioma-causing asbestos found in building materials dating from to the 1950s to the 1980s.
- Carbon materials produce carbon monoxide, hydrogen, ammonia, nitrogen oxides, and tar.
- PVC creates hydrogen chloride, phosgene, dioxin, chloromethane, bromomethane, and halocarbons.
- Sulfur leads to hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, and thiols that lead to worsening smoke odors.
- Wood smoke from furniture and other wood materials releases over 100 chemicals found in cigarette smoke.
Professionally Addressed, Not DIY
With such high levels of contamination, there is an extensive risk to your health. Even worse, you’re likely not equipped to handle the mess and protect your health at the same time. Professionals, however, are. Today’s restoration teams have the most advanced restoration equipment, including respirators, to eliminate any irritation or airborne contaminants.
Do not risk your health or safety. Schedule 24/7 fire and smoke damage restoration from Restoration 1 of Morris County. You can reach us 24/7 at 973-315-8986!
