Emulsifiers Are a Crucial Component of Lynn Fire Damage Restoration

4/26/2025 (Permalink)

SERVPRO's expertise with emulsifiers can restore soot and fire damaged properties and belongings in Lynn. "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO® Products Protect Surfaces from Soot Damage

Soot is one of the worst byproducts of a house fire, spreading an acidic, corrosive residue from the combustion throughout the affected spaces. Without focused, appropriate cleaning methods, soot can stain and mar the surfaces it touches. Emulsifiers are a crucial component of the cleaning process to protect salvageable building materials exposed to soot residues.

Fire damage restoration for Lynn properties is multifaceted and requires several simultaneous processes. However, with soot damage, time is of the essence to begin pulling the destructive particulates away from the sensitive surfaces they might come to rest upon.

Protecting Your Home with Powerful Products

Emulsifying products work by pulling away the oily residues that fires can leave behind. They become suspended in a water solution, which allows them to be wiped away without smearing. The product disrupts the bond between the carbon particulates and various finishes on surfaces, like the paint on walls and appliances, or the lacquer on furnishings.

There are varying levels of formulas used by our SERVPRO team, which are chosen based on the nature of the contamination and the surface material affected. When emulsification might not be practical, there are other strategies for soot cleanup and removal to preserve construction, such as:

• Solvents
• Chemical sponges
• Alkaline cleaners
• Abrasive blasting

Fire Damage Restoration-How You Need It with SERVPRO of Lynn / Lynnfield

Our IICRC-certified and trained professionals offer the best offense against harmful and potentially hazardous conditions after a fire. We utilize powerful proprietary products from our inventory to emulsify soot residues and make it possible to clean soiled surfaces, preventing widespread reconstruction requirements. With our experience, we are a one-stop shop for mitigation, restoration, and repairs following fire and smoke damage concerns.

When fires impact your home or business, SERVPRO of Lynn / Lynnfield is here to help. Call us now at (781) 593-6663.