Fire Damage Restoration in Chicago & Suburbs

24 hour emergency

 

At Techniclean Cleaning & Restoration Emergency Service, we are experts at restoring damaged property to a pre-loss condition. Our dedicated, highly skilled professionals work quickly to contain the disaster and prevent further damage. The road from disaster to recovery involves important decisions that can result in unfortunate and costly detours if not carefully planned and implemented. As soon as our 24-hour emergency response center receives your call, a crew is immediately dispatched to diagnose the situation and create a customized recovery plan. Understanding the unique requirements of disaster recovery, we develop a plan to restore the property quickly, efficiently, and affordably.

 

Highly qualified cleaning technicians employ the latest technologies and equipment to eliminate contaminants and odors, soot, residual smoke particles, and other traces of fire and smoke from structural surfaces. We clean and treat HVAC systems to eradicate irritants, pollutants, and potential health threats. Through direct cleaning and the use of specialized equipment, we remove sources of odor and other dangerous toxins.

 

After fire damage it is natural to want to jump right in and clean the building and contents. Timely action can be a great help, but incorrect action jeopardizes or impedes satisfactory restoration.

 

You Should…

 

·  Clean and protect chrome trim on faucets and other bright-work by washing with detergent and applying a coating of Vaseline or oil.

·  Blow off or brush-vacuum loose smoke particles from upholstery draperies and carpeting.

·  Open windows for ventilation if weather permits.

·  Empty refrigerators and freezers if electricity is off, and prop doors open with a rolled towel or news-paper to allow air circulation.

·  Pour antifreeze in toilet bowl, tanks, sink and tub drains to prevent freeze damage if heat is off in winter.

·  Call a plumber to drain and blow out all water lines if heat is off in winter.

·  Remove pets to a clean environment if heavy fire residues are present.

·  Send a sample group of garments for cleaning and deodorization in order to observe the results.

·  Retain a contractor to board up open windows, roofs, or other penetrations in order to prevent additional damage.

 

You Should not…

 

·  Wipe or attempt to wash fire residues from walls, ceilings or other absorbent surfaces.

·  Use carpeting or upholstered furniture impacted by heavy smoke residues or debris.

·  Use food items or canned goods exposed to heat.

·  Turn on computers, TVs, stereos or electrical appliances until they have been cleaned and checked.

 

 

Soot Damage

 

You Should…

 

·  Blow off or vacuum soot from upholstery, drapes and carpeting

·  Cover upholstery before using

·  Cover the air register with cheesecloth or other filtering material

·  Change the furnace filter

 

Techniclean, Inc. 1.877.644.8805