Where to start
Cleaning of premises after a fire should not be postponed, since the more time passes, the more the smell eats into any surfaces, and the more difficult it is to get rid of it. We put on rubber gloves, and a gauze mask, or a respirator on the face, and proceed.
- We start with dry cleaning. Usually all the smoke goes up, as does the soot. All this covers the ceiling and walls from above.
- We open the windows and doors wide open so that the smell from the fire disappears.
- In the beginning, all burnt things touched by the fire must be taken out into the street.
- Next, we remove the curtains from the windows, if they are intact, we put them aside, they will need to be washed. If there are carpets that have not been touched by the fire, we roll them up, as they will be dry cleaned.
- We clean floors, walls, ceiling - from burnt fragments and debris. We remove the plinths, plasterboard walls.
- Remove the remnants of the wallpaper with a spatula.
- We remove window frames and doors if they are burnt.
- It is advisable that at the end of this pre-cleaning there is only one concrete box left.
- We take a broom in our hands and try to collect all the small particles of soot on a scoop.
- All dirt and soot are swept away with a broom and a hard brush from all walls, ceiling, and floor.
- Remember to remove the glass if the window is broken.
- We turn on the cleaning vacuum cleaner, and we begin to vacuum all surfaces: walls, ceiling, floor. Don't miss the gap! The remnants of a fire must not be left in them. Only after dry cleaning do we start wet cleaning.
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4 ways to eliminate odors
After a fire, the apartment is saturated with a persistent burning smell, which can be relieved by the following means:
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Method 1. Air purification
Recommendation: It is good to use an ozonizer, ionizer or air conditioner. Stages:
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Method 2. Absorbent composition
Recommendation: suitable for cleaning an apartment after a fire. Stages:
Mix the components with a wooden spatula. After adding hydrochloric acid, thick smoke will tumble down, it is the purifier |
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Method 3. Using steam
Recommendation: successfully replaces the ozonizer. Stages:
After such a procedure, ventilate the apartment well. |
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Method 4. Chemical cleaning
Recommendation: Textiles, upholstered furniture, carpets and clothing are impregnated with fumes. If possible, everything should be sent to dry cleaning, and the furniture should be cleaned as follows. Stages:
Cleaning of the apartment after such actions will be considered complete |
Dry cleaning
How to wash the soot in the bath on the walls, floor and ceiling? Liquid chemistries are great, and can be purchased at your local hardware store. They should be applied to the surface, observing the rules specified in the instructions, and after a certain period of time, rinse off - along with the contamination. Most of the highly concentrated chemical preparations contain alkaline components that quickly remove soot without damaging the structure of the tree. But abrasive-based powders and cleaners should be discarded, because they are completely unsuitable for cleaning wooden surfaces. Replace them with neutral degreasing gels.
Wondering how to clean the soot on the wall or ceiling? Use chemical sponges that are impregnated with deep penetrating substances. They will easily remove the smallest particles of soot that have penetrated the structure of the tree. The principle of operation is quite simple: you need to clean the surface with a quick movement from top to bottom.
Please note: these sponges clog up very quickly and become unusable, and therefore, in order to perform all the work efficiently, you need to take care of a sufficient amount of this material. The final stage is cleaning surfaces with clean water
Then you can wipe the ceiling, walls or floor with a soft cloth. You can use any degreasing product. Helpful advice: to clean as quickly as possible floor and walls, you can use a telescopic mop.
1 Preparing to remove soot after a fire
The key to successful cleaning of surfaces from soot is timely action. It is necessary to start cleaning as soon as possible after the fire, while all the soot is on the surface. After a while, it begins to be absorbed into everything that it covers: objects, walls, ceilings, window frames, etc. The deeper the carbon penetrates into the materials, the more difficult it will be to remove it without traces.
Some surfaces cannot be cleaned of soot. Among them:
- upholstery of upholstered furniture;
- carpet (some varieties);
- wallpaper;
- panels.
Preparing to clean up after a fire
In addition to the fact that soot eats into these materials very quickly, they are impregnated with the smell of burning, which is impossible to get rid of. You will have to remove any source of it from the house, because the unpleasant aroma of a conflagration does not disappear and does not disappear. Upholstered furniture can be pulled in a specialized workshop, but the wallpaper, panels and carpet will have to be replaced.
Do not try to wash off the soot with water, and also try to wipe it off the surfaces with rags and brushes. Thus, you can only contribute to the deep penetration of carbon deposits inside through microcracks.
List of works to eliminate traces of fire
It is possible to work indoors after a fire only with the use of protective equipment: be sure to wear gloves on your hands, tie your head with a scarf, use a respirator mask and special goggles. Clothing should completely cover the body. Since it will get dirty anyway, it is better to choose old things that you will not mind throwing away.
Scheme of work when cleaning surfaces and furniture from soot and burning:
- Take out all debris and items that are no longer recoverable, including plastic skirting boards and curtain rods. Take out sofas, beds, armchairs, books, and other interior items for ventilation. Carpets and textiles should be dry-cleaned immediately. If a stretch ceiling was installed in the room, which caught fire or began to melt, its remains must be thrown away.
- Carry out a thorough dry cleaning of the premises. If the floor is not damaged, it is better to protect it with thick paper or foil so as not to get dirty. It is advisable to fix its edges with tape. Remove burnt wallpaper, remove soot deposits from the ceiling and walls with a vacuum cleaner. Use a stiff brush to sweep away dry dirt residues with sharp and vigorous movements, being careful not to smudge them even further. Clean the surfaces with special chemical sponges.
- Carry out wet cleaning. Prepare the necessary tools and water containers. Smoothly wash off the soot with a damp cloth. You will have to wash and rinse off in several stages, constantly changing rags and water. Wipe off the rest with a stiff brush. To remove the burning smell, you need to use special products. Pass the surfaces with a sealant to remove stubborn soot, cover the walls with a primer.
After that, you can start a full-fledged repair: paint the walls, glue the wallpaper.
However, it must be borne in mind that ordinary household products cannot completely wash off the soot and consolidate the result for a long time. It happens that after a short time, dark spots appear on the surfaces again, so you need to purchase special chemical agents to remove burnt, soot and soot.
Much also depends on how quickly the fire was extinguished. If the fire site was removed quickly, and the concentration of smoke is insignificant, you can limit yourself to the following methods:
- Open the windows wide open.
- Fill the tub, sinks, large pots and bowls with water, leave for an hour, wipe down all surfaces and discard the water.
- Hang herbs with a strong smell (mint, sage, thyme) in the room.
- Put a large container of water with aromatic herbs on the fire and boil it for 1-2 hours, hanging damp towels soaked in a solution of vinegar around the room.
- Pour 500 ml of vinegar into a large pot of water, open the windows and leave the room for an hour; such a solution will quickly absorb the smell of smoke.
If these methods did not work, you can try the following method: dilute 1 tbsp in 5 liters of water. l. ammonia and vinegar and treat all surfaces. Throw away spoiled rags.
List of works to eliminate traces of fire
It is possible to work indoors after a fire only with the use of protective equipment: be sure to wear gloves on your hands, tie your head with a scarf, use a respirator mask and special goggles. Clothing should completely cover the body. Since it will get dirty anyway, it is better to choose old things that you will not mind throwing away.
Scheme of work when cleaning surfaces and furniture from soot and burning:
- Take out all debris and items that are no longer recoverable, including plastic skirting boards and curtain rods. Take out sofas, beds, armchairs, books, and other interior items for ventilation. Carpets and textiles should be dry-cleaned immediately. If a stretch ceiling was installed in the room, which caught fire or began to melt, its remains must be thrown away.
- Carry out a thorough dry cleaning of the premises. If the floor is not damaged, it is better to protect it with thick paper or foil so as not to get dirty. It is advisable to fix its edges with tape. Remove burnt wallpaper, remove soot deposits from the ceiling and walls with a vacuum cleaner. Use a stiff brush to sweep away dry dirt residues with sharp and vigorous movements, being careful not to smudge them even further. Clean the surfaces with special chemical sponges.
- Carry out wet cleaning. Prepare the necessary tools and water containers. Smoothly wash off the soot with a damp cloth.You will have to wash and rinse off in several stages, constantly changing rags and water. Wipe off the rest with a stiff brush. To remove the burning smell, you need to use special products. Pass the surfaces with a sealant to remove stubborn soot, cover the walls with a primer.
However, it must be borne in mind that ordinary household products cannot completely wash off the soot and consolidate the result for a long time. It happens that after a short time, dark spots appear on the surfaces again, so you need to purchase special chemical agents to remove burnt, soot and soot.
Much also depends on how quickly the fire was extinguished. If the fire site was removed quickly, and the concentration of smoke is insignificant, you can limit yourself to the following methods:
- Open the windows wide open.
- Fill the tub, sinks, large pots and bowls with water, leave for an hour, wipe down all surfaces and discard the water.
- Hang herbs with a strong smell (mint, sage, thyme) in the room.
- Put a large container of water with aromatic herbs on the fire and boil it for 1-2 hours, hanging damp towels soaked in a solution of vinegar around the room.
- Pour 500 ml of vinegar into a large pot of water, open the windows and leave the room for an hour; such a solution will quickly absorb the smell of smoke.
If these methods did not work, you can try the following method: dilute 1 tbsp in 5 liters of water. l. ammonia and vinegar and treat all surfaces. Throw away spoiled rags.
To clean the plastic windows from soot and soot, first of all, you need to shake off the ashes with a dry cloth, never rubbing it. Then carry out a damp cleaning using window cleaner and chemical solvents. At the end, it is advisable to wipe clean glasses with dry napkins or paper.
- Soft cloth or rag;
- Broom or vacuum cleaner;
- Hot water;
- Detergents and cleaning products;
- Rubbing alcohol;
- Sponge;
- Bucket.
When cleaning chimneys or chimneys and chimneys, black soot deposits remain on the walls and floor. To get rid of them, sweep away the soot with a broom or vacuum up.
Then pour hot water into the bucket, dampen a rag and put a few drops of dish detergent on it and sprinkle with powder or wash the rag with toilet cleaner. Change the water in the bucket as often as possible, rinsing the rag with clean water each time.
If the soot is not washed off the plastic or laminate, then it is necessary to moisten the sponge with gasoline, industrial alcohol or solvent and rub the surface. Then repeat this procedure using degreasing detergents. Technical or medical alcohol will help remove soot from whitewashed surfaces.
Cleaning algorithm
After the inventory is ready, put on a work gown or overalls. Hair is tucked under a kerchief or hat. They use a mask and goggles, and rubber gloves on their hands.
Garbage disposal
All things must be taken out by the time of general cleaning. No need to leave plastic curtain rods or skirting boards damaged by fire. The same applies to a stretch ceiling that is partially damaged. It will have to be ripped off and taken out. Tear off spoiled linoleum or tiles from the floor. All things, carpets, upholstered furniture are given for cleaning to professionals.
Dry cleaning of the premises
You need to start cleaning with a dry method. If the floor is in normal condition, then it is covered with a sheet of paper or film. Fix the edges of the cover with tape. First, they clean the ceiling and walls with a vacuum cleaner. Then remove the remnants of the wallpaper with a spatula. From top to bottom it is carried out vigorously with a stiff brush. We must try not to rub the soot into the structure of the surfaces. For cleaning, you can use rollers with sponges soaked in special solutions.
Effects of fire on electronics
In data centers, server rooms of large organizations, strict standards and requirements for fire safety have been introduced.Premises with such a quantity of equipment belong to the class of explosion and fire hazard of increased attention. When equipping, a lot of attention is paid to ensuring fire resistance - furniture, partitions, doors with a high degree of fire protection are selected, all surfaces are treated with fire retardants. It is mandatory to install automatic fire extinguishing systems, supersensitive smoke extractors. But, despite all the measures taken, fires in data centers and server rooms are not such a rare occurrence.
Equipment fire protection is ineffective. The reasons can be different:
- human factor,
- equipment malfunction,
- power surges,
- high humidity, etc.
Equipment after a fire can have three types of faults:
- Contact with water during extinguishing or condensate after extinguishing turns into corrosion;
- Exposure to smoke deposited on the surface of burning and soot changes the characteristics of the electrical conductivity of the boards, and can also lead to a short circuit;
- The entry into chemical reactions of metals due to high temperature and humidity, oxidation of contacts changes the operating characteristics of the devices, it can also lead to a short circuit and the emergence of a new fire hazardous situation.
How to clean electronics from soot and grime
Cleaning electronics after a fire is a meticulous, difficult to implement, multi-stage process that not every specialist can do. The reason is in the very composition of soot and soot - it is a mixture of partially oxidized combustion products with synthetic resins and carbon, which literally eats into the surfaces of electronic boards. It is impossible to remove it with compressed cold air, and most of the solvents and detergents for processing can damage the devices themselves.
Considering the insidiousness of pervasive smoke, board cleaning will be required for all server hardware. Only an experienced team can "master" such a volume in the shortest possible time in order to resume the work of the company. The cost of their services is several times less than the replacement of expensive equipment.
Cleaning services: fast, high quality, reliable!
Cleaning service specialists, thanks to their extensive experience and knowledge base, are able to quickly determine the type of malfunction in electronics after a fire and quickly eliminate it using modern chemical reagents. All used compounds for removing soot and soot from the surface of the component are absolutely safe for thin electronics, antistatic and do not reduce its standard service life.
All work on cleaning electronics after a fire is carried out in a coordinated and accurate manner, in a short time - the cleaning service will provide you with timely assistance and give a guarantee on the quality of the work performed
Step-by-step cleaning instructions
When starting to clean a room in which a fire has occurred, first of all, you must ensure your own safety. It is meant to protect the eyes and respiratory tract from the ingress of particles of soot, burning and soot, for which it is worth getting special glasses, a respirator or mask, and also do not put rubber gloves. Further, our actions are as follows.
- Soot, paint residues and scraps of wallpaper from the walls, floor and ceiling are collected with a vacuum cleaner, after which all surfaces are fanned with a broom or a brush, with sharp and straightforward movements.
- After that, with special sponges impregnated with a chemical composition to remove fumes (sold in every hardware store), all surfaces to be cleaned are wiped. The sponges must be dry, so they should not be washed or wetted.
- This is followed by wet cleaning, which involves degreasing and final cleaning. As a detergent, you can use dishwashing liquid or soda diluted with warm water (a tablespoon per glass).Processing is carried out from top to bottom, with light sweeping movements of a soft cloth moistened with washing liquid. At the same time, the soap solution must be constantly changed, controlling its purity.
- The final touch is to rinse off the remaining cleaning solution with clean water and wipe the surfaces dry.
It is important to remember that wet cleaning is the final stage, which is preceded by dry cleaning. If necessary, you can use a brush, after which the cracks should be treated with a sealant, and then a primer should be applied.
Features of some materials
Before you start washing soot from various objects after a fire, it will be useful to find out the following nuances:
- from laminate and plastic, the burn is perfectly removed, soaked in gasoline or alcohol, with a sponge, followed by treatment with degreasing agents;
- glass will help to wash crumpled damp newsprint and a lint-free cloth with dishwashing detergent applied to it;
- since ancient times, soot from metal or wood (unpolished) was washed off with the help of fine-grained river sand or ordinary grated brick;
- if the ceiling is painted with "water emulsion", rubbing alcohol, soft cloth and a lot of patience will help to avoid repeated whitewashing.
Important! Soot “leaves” much easier if you sprinkle it with salt and wait about a day. On the other hand, today's range of chemicals allows you to choose stain removers for any purpose.
Therefore, by contacting a household chemicals store, you can purchase effective products based on alkaline composites or organic additives that can wash anything.
On the other hand, today's range of chemicals allows you to choose stain removers for any purpose. Therefore, by contacting a household chemicals store, you can purchase effective products based on alkaline composites or organic additives that can wash anything.
Key recommendations
Soot, also referred to as coke or soot, is small particles of materials that have not been completely burned out. In order to wash it, you will have to use rather aggressive methods. The main feature is that soot has one very insidious property: if you add even a little water to it, it will turn from dry matter into a greasy sticky mass. That is why you should not try to wash off the soot with water, wipe it off with wet rags. Thus, you will drive it even deeper into the microcracks of the ceiling, floor or walls.
Speaking about how to wash the soot, you should pay attention to the fact that you need to exclude the following means:
- water;
- liquid or laundry soap;
- sponges and any hard brushes.
All of the above products can be used only after carbon deposits have been removed from wood or other surfaces. In order to clean the surfaces of soot, you must use personal protective equipment. You will need:
- glasses;
- robe;
- headwear, such as a cap or scarf;
- respirator (you can replace it with a regular gauze bandage);
- rubber gloves.
How to wash vegetable oil (+ sunflower oil)
Most often it is necessary to wash the vegetable oil either from the tiled sleeve or from the clothes. For the first case, the following is ideal:
- Baking soda is a natural product, not as harsh as a regular cleaning product. A small amount is applied to a damp sponge, after which it is rubbed into the surface in a circular motion.
- Any fat solvent - usually sold with a spray bottle.
Time-tested methods can be used to remove oil stains from clothing.
If oil is spilled on the floor:
- Collect residues with a dry sponge.
- Make a soapy solution - it is advisable to use regular laundry soap.
- Wipe the floor with a mop.
It must be remembered that the sooner measures are taken, the more reliable the result.
If the oil gets on your clothes, then the main thing is to immediately start removing it.Old oil stains are almost impossible to remove.
What to do:
- Add a few drops of detergent to the stain. Then send it to the washing machine.
- Sprinkle salt on the stain - an option suitable for those who are outdoors or in a cafe. The salt will absorb most of the oil, after which the garment can be washed with a little regular soap.
Salt is able to effectively solve many everyday problems.
It is better to remove oil from white things using starch. A small amount is added to the stain, after which the item is washed in soapy water. It is better to do this until the oil is completely absorbed and dries.
They are sprinkled with dirt in a dry form and wait for some time.
How to remove soot from different surfaces
Soap and water are not suitable for cleaning whitewashed ceilings. If it is covered with water-based paint, then there is a hope that medical or industrial alcohol will cope with carbon deposits (degrease, but will not wash off the paint). The lime wash will have to be washed off and the ceiling whitewashed again.
From laminate or plastic surfaces (window frames), purified gasoline, any solvent or industrial alcohol will help to wash off the soot after a fire. Be sure to rinse off residual solvents with clean water.
Glass surfaces or objects are cleaned with conventional glass detergents. To begin with, remove the layer of soot with dry paper (newspaper, paper towel), then rinse the window and wipe dry with a rag or crumpled paper.
It will not work to clean the soot from wooden and metal surfaces after a fire, it eats deep into the wood, it can only be removed together with the top layer of wood. Soot should be cleaned off with fine sand, grated brick, scraper or grinder. For polished, painted or laminated furniture, these aggressive methods are not suitable. If things are not too badly damaged, contact a specialist. Perhaps there is hope to restore them.
Stains on curtains, bedspreads and other textiles can be covered with salt for a day. The salt will absorb grease and dirt, making it easier to remove the stain.
We wash off carbon deposits on the fireplace glass
Soot does not appear only as a result of a fire. Over time, the glass of a fireplace or stove becomes covered with soot and carbon deposits. You can clean the glass of the fireplace from soot in different ways:
- a special purchased product for glass and ceramics (removes even old carbon deposits, but is toxic);
- in the folk way with the help of a wet sponge dipped in ash, followed by rubbing with paper (suitable for soot, safe for health, but will require physical effort and may not be able to cope with carbon deposits).
Be careful when handling purchased products. They have a pungent odor and can be toxic. Use a mask or respirator and ventilate.
Ash processing of glass will take time. Do not press down on the sponge too hard; the glass may be scratched.
After eliminating the consequences of the fire, the room must be ventilated. The smell of burning is difficult to remove. Specialty cleaning companies use ozonizers (they can even be rented). Vinegar will help to cope with the unpleasant odor on its own. Wet a lot towels in solution with vinegar and hang around all rooms. Additional humidification will help: pots of water boiling on the stove, open taps in the bathroom.
Do not be upset if, after all the efforts, it turns out that repair, albeit cosmetic, is still needed. Furniture, carpets and wallpaper are profitable business, but health and life cannot be bought.
Cleaning the fireplace glass using folk methods:
How to wash away fumes and brilliant green
Zelenka is a useful but caustic substance. It is easiest to wash off the skin with simple alcohol or even a product. to remove makeup... As for clothes, you can wash it with chlorhexidine; it is sold in any pharmacy at an affordable price.
The chlorhexidine solution, which has antiseptic, disinfecting properties, significantly brightens the action of brilliant green.
It is easy to wipe away fumes from clothes using kerosene.A small amount is applied first to the sponge, then a dark place is wiped. After that, be sure to immediately wash the thing in soapy water.
Kerosene is quite capable of cleaning soot from garments.
Long practice has shown that it is best to wash out fumes, soot and soot right away. The longer the substances and combustion products remain on the surface, the more difficult the cleaning is. The fastest way to get rid of the problem is with the help of modern chemical compositions.
Removing soot and soot is not difficult if you choose a cleaning method for each material and follow the general recommendations.
