Smoke Damage
Description
After a fire, smoke residue
remains on the carpet in form of dry soot, smeary or sticky flakes.
The residue generally varies depending on the source and the rate of
burning. Strong acrid odors may accompany these visible effects.
Cause
Due to combustion, materials in and around
carpets release noxious gases as well as solid or liquid residue
that remains on the carpet. These residue may penetrate in to the
fibers.
Treatment
Quick ventilation with fresh air
goes a long way in dispersing the odors caused by smoke. The burnt
components of the carpet have to be removed while other smoke
residue can generally be cleaned. It is advisable to consult an
experienced Fire Restorer about this.