After a fire, homeowners or renters may not know the correct steps to take to improve their homes and fully remove the hazards of smoke and soot. Leftover soot and smoke can cause health problems and weaken your immune system when not handled quickly and by a professional. Sawyer Restoration wants to inform all customers of the hazards of smoke and soot and keep them from major illnesses in the future. The longer you wait to call a professional, the more repairs you will ultimately have to deal with later.

Dealing With The Aftermath Of A Fire

A fire can damage multiple areas of your home and cost you a lot of money to repair. You may be tempted to save some money by cleaning up your home by yourself, but hiring restoration professionals is the only way to fully remove soot and smoke from your home. Your whole home is not safe until you know that the chemicals, bacteria, and particles are removed from your entire home. Sawyer Restoration works to remove all of these hazards so that you can get back to your life. 

Common Health Risks

Once a fire occurs, the fire may not completely burn through certain materials that contain toxic materials. These harmful chemicals are hazards of smoke and soot and can be found in plastics, carpets, synthetic fabrics, wool, and other asbestos-containing materials. Burning these materials and sending them into the air can cause major health risks including:

• Mesothelioma (cancer)
• Carbon monoxide poising
• Ammonia poising
• Bronchitis
• Lung cancer
• Heart attacks
• Arrhythmias
• Stroke
• Shortness of breath
• Burning eyes
• Skin discoloration

Once the flames are extinguished, you need to take extra precautions if you are going to enter the home before it has been professionally cleaned. Wear gloves, eye protection, and a mask to keep out pollutants and avoid toxins entering your lungs or bloodstream. If you want to avoid illness, make sure you do not visit the area before professional cleaners have ensured it is safe. Proper ventilation will help restore indoor air quality and contacting a restoration company as soon as possible will ensure a safe home. 

Total Removal Of Smoke And Soot From Your Home

Professionals will know the right procedures and have the equipment to fully rid your home of toxins. Sawyer Restoration helps to restore your home from fire damage, smoke damage, and other fire-related discomforts. 

Sawyer Restoration helps to remove toxins and odor from your space. We work as quickly as possible to limit leftover smoke from continuing to damage your walls, insulation, and other materials. One of the hidden hazards of smoke and soot is that it is corrosive. Calling us as soon as possible can limit corroding your walls, furniture, carpet, and other materials and repair your building quicker. It is never a good idea to leave smoke and soot until the last minute, the hazards of smoke and soot can make it hard to live in your home. 

Contact Sawyer Restoration

When you hire our company, you will get the best customer service and the best cleaning services. Our team at Sawyer Restoration helps you to restore your home from flood, fire, smoke, mold, sewage, and more. No matter the severity of your damage, we take the proper measures to restore your home. We provide all of our services on residential and commercial buildings so your home and business can give a great first impression. If your home has experienced damage, give us a call to schedule your appointment today!

Air ducts keep your home cool and the air quality healthy. Some researchers say homes can be more polluted than the air outside if your air ducts are not cleaned properly. Spending time in your home should not interfere with your health, so look to clean your air ducts with a professional like Sawyer Restoration. Cleaning your ducts does not have to be a daily task, but maintaining them can help improve more than just the air in your house. 

Air Quality

Getting outside of the polluted air outside and into your home should bring better quality air and can help improve your lung capacity. Air filters and air ducts help to circulate the air throughout your home, so if they are filled with dust or mold, they can circulate the dust and dander into every part of your home. The dust will just keep recirculating in your home if it is not removed correctly. Clean your air ducts to improve the condition of your home and the air. 

Proper cleaning helps improve your furnace and keeps the majority of your home from accumulating more pet dander, chemicals, and dirt. While a professional cleaning will get you the best results, you can clean your air ducts yourself. 

Increased Comfort

When you clean your home, it helps to improve your mood, makes your home look better, and can remove allergens that can cause illness. Cleaning all parts of your home can become time-consuming, but your busyness should not get in the way of comfort. Sawyer Restoration offers many cleaning and restoration services to help you fit in essential home maintenance. 

When your home is clean you can get back to other activities that you enjoy. Clean homes make you feel more in control of your life and make it easier to live life in your home. 

When Is The Right Time?

If you are noticing signs of build-up, now is the perfect time to clean your air ducts. Some experts suggest cleaning every three to five years, but checking up on air vents and build-up may require you to clean more often. If you experience a lot of dust in your home, you can benefit from cleaning twice a year. Fall and spring a great times to clean since the weather is nice, not too hot, and can be done with the rest of your clean-out projects. 

Air duct cleaning will improve your temperature regulation, and improve the amount of dust that is in the air. Proper cleaning also helps you to identify problems early on which makes them easier to repair. Even if you don’t fully clean your air ducts every 6 months, changing air filters can help with air quality. 

Another great time to clean your air ducts is when you have recently had an insect or other pest infestation. These insects make your air ducts their home and can make your home smell or decline the air system. Cleaning can help remove the pests from your system for good. 

If you are building a new home, having your air ducts cleaned during the construction process will help prevent dust, drywall dust, or other debris, from accumulating. Home remodeling and renovation is a messy processes. Trust Sawyer Restoration to keep your home from unnecessary growth and lower air quality. 

Clean Air Ducts With Sawyer Restoration

Serving most of the Wyoming area, Sawyer Restoration works hard to protect and maintain every area of your home. That is why our company offers more than just cleaning, we also offer construction and restoration services. So if your home has been affected by a natural disaster we can help get your life back on track.
We are committed to making sure your home or business is comfortable and clean. Protect your air ducts from pests, allergens, mold, and more. Let us handle the dirty work and improve the quality of your home and business for years to come. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

No homeowner wants to have their home affected by a natural disaster. Natural disasters and storms can come unexpectedly and shake up your whole routine, but there are some ways to help prepare your home to avoid some damage. 

If you have experienced a natural disaster and need restoration to your home, Sawyer Restoration can help. We have worked with flooding, fire, tornado or wind, mold, and other damage to a home and know how to clean and repair to get the home back to looking its best. 

1- Update Your Emergency Kit

While this tip will not help protect your home, this will prepare your family for when something might occur. Good emergency kits can help you experience less panic in an unknown situation and can help keep your family safe and healthy if you do need to evacuate or stay locked in your home during an emergency. 

Some good ideas to have in an emergency kit are bandaids, first aid items, clean clothes, layers, warm socks and shoes, non-perishable snacks, and toiletries. 

2- Reinforce Doors And Windows

If you live in an area with hurricanes or tornadoes, reinforcing doors and windows will help keep them from flying off and causing more damage or injury. There are also wind-resistant doors and stormproof shutters that can help your home stay intact. If you are expecting a storm, you can board up windows and doors with plywood for a temporary solution. 

3- Secure Heavy Furniture To Walls

In the event of an earthquake, large furniture pieces can move or fall over on top of other furniture or even members of your family. Large entertainment centers, TVs, artwork, dressers, and other overhead and oversized furniture should be secured to the wall to help prevent them from falling over as easily. 

4- Create An Evacuation Plan

In the event of an emergency, people can get discombobulated and struggle to know what to do. If your family has a clear emergency plan and evacuation plan, then everyone will know what to do. If your home is on multiple levels, it may be best to create a few evacuation plans to account for multiple circumstances. 

Creating a plan for what to do with household items, pets, and how to find each other if you are separated, is also a smart idea. Emergencies are unpredictable, so having a plan can help prevent panic. 

5- Install A Sump Pump and Generator

Installing a sump pump can be a great prep tip if you live where hurricanes or flooding are common. Sump pumps can help pump water back outside and keep your basement and other electrical components like your water heater and washer and dryer, dry and undamaged. 

Generators can help you have limited power for cooking, heat, and overall safety if you lose power in your home. Generators are good to have for any sort of emergency and can help you stay safe and warm. 

6- Locate Gas, Water, And Electricity Shut Offs

Locating these valves and shut-offs can help prevent more unnecessary damage to your home. Turning off gas and water lines can help prevent fire or flooding if the pipes are damaged in a storm. This can also can make your home more of a safe haven during the storm because you will not need to worry about a storm outside while dealing with a disaster inside.

During a natural disaster, officials will often tell you when to turn off these items. Wait to turn off electricity until told to do so, so that your family can have light for as long as possible. 

Work With Sawyer Restoration

Sawyer Restoration wants to ensure that your home comes back looking better than before after a natural disaster. We are dedicated to providing multiple services to best serve every area of your home. Our services are a one-stop shop for restoration and construction needs. With years of experience, our team knows how to handle damage from flooding, fire, wind, earthquakes, and more.

Serving Southwestern Wyoming is a joy in our local company. We treat your home like it is our own. Not only do we have the utmost respect for your home, we listen to all your needs and concerns and put them into practice. Contact us today for your disaster relief and construction needs.