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Types of Smoke

3/2/2022 (Permalink)

As SERVPRO of Salem/Plaistow, we know different types of smoke damage requires different cleaning methods. 

  • Wet Smoke: Usually from plastic and rubber Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, stocky, smeary Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.
  • Dry Smoke: Usually seen with paper and wood Fast burning, high temperatures
  • Protein Fire Residue: Produced by evaporation of material rather than from a fire. Almost invisible, discolors paints and varnishes, comes with extremely pungent odor
  • Fuel Oil Soot: From a furnace puff back

While “puff backs” can create havoc for homeowners, SERVPRO® Franchise Professionals can, in most cases, restore the contents and structure quickly.

When these types of damages affect your home in Salem, Windham or Pelham, NH; we are always here to help recover your home. We aim to make it “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO of Salem/Plaistow 603.893.9700

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