When a fire breaks out in your Greenville home you have more than just the flames to deal with. Aside from the damage that the flames cause there will also be smoke, soot, and water damage depending on what method was used to put the fire out. The damage smoke and soot cause cannot be seen easily as the damage from the flames. Smoke is caustic and will continue to cause damage long after the fire has been put out if it isn’t properly mitigated. Mitigating, or removing smoke residue is easier said than done and should be a task you leave to a professional fire damage cleanup company. Keep in mind that time is of the essence and contacting a professional team right away can go a long way in preventing additional damage, saving you money in the long run. When fire disrupts your life, call us, we offer fire damage repair services in Greenville to evaluate the loss and handle the restoration of your property to its pre-loss condition.

What if a fire hasn’t broken out in your home yet? What can you do to reduce the risk of fire damage in your home ?

1. Maintain the area outside of your home. Make sure that      there is no debris or flammable objects near the building or in the lawn.      Maintain vegetation by removing any dead branches or limbs. Clean up dried      leaves from the roof and gutters twice a year, spring and fall are good      times for regular cleanings. It only takes a spark to ignite dry debris      collecting on roofs and in rain gutters.
2. Routine cleaning of fireplaces, pellet stoves and chimney’s      is a must. You should clean these items regularly, removing any blockages      or buildup of creosote and reducing the chance of a chimney fire. You can      perform these tasks yourself with a long wire-bristled brush or you can      call a chimney sweep.
3. Never overload an extension cord, it is best not to use      an extension cord unless it’s absolutely necessary. Never run the      extension cord under a rug or carpeting, heat can build up and start a      fire. Make sure there is not furniture legs or heavy items sitting on      extension cords. This can cause the cord to kink and build up excess heat      causing a fire to start.
4. Throw away any extension cords that are frayed or have      wires showing. Appliances and other electronics should also be replaced if      they have damaged power cords. If replacing damaged appliance or      electronics is not an option at the moment, wrap the cord in electric      tape, although we highly recommend you stop using these items.
5. When cooking food, this includes frying, grilling, and      even boiling, stay in the kitchen. Make sure to set a timer to remind      yourself that you are cooking if you walk away from the kitchen. You would      be surprised at how easy it is to forget you have a meal in the oven or      water boiling on the stove. Keep utensils, food packaging, and oven mitts      away from hot stovetop burners.

The tips mentioned above are only a handful the ways you can prevent fire and smoke damage from occurring in your Greenville home. For more tips on fire safety or fire and smoke damage cleanup contact ACC Restoration in Greenville. Our expert team is standing by to help you! If you do experience a fire damage emergency, contact a professional restoration team that can help you safely clean up and restore your property.

Experiencing a home or office fire is a burdensome and distressing event for any person. Aside from personal property being lost, a home or business owner must now face the daunting task of fire and smoke damage restoration. Fortunately, there are professional companies that are experienced in cleaning up and repairing structures that suffer from fire or smoke damage.

ACC Cleaning & Restoration offers top-of-the-line Fire Damage Restoration and Smoke Damage Restoration to the citizens of Greenville and surrounding areas. Our professional staff is ready 24/7 for emergency fire damage help and will be there in your time of need.

Fire and smoke particles from fires can embed in your property permanently if not professionally removed right away. Smoke and soot particles are extremely acidic and can eat into household surfaces and etch into glass windows and cabinets. If not taken care of and cleaned immediately, smoke and soot can permanently destroy glass, making it unusable. Immediate action to smoke and fire damage can greatly reduce the cost of restoration and the likeliness of long-term