This is one of our Hydroxyl Machines. While it looks like an average large fan with a glowing blue light in the center, it is used to professionally remove odors through the use of naturally occurring hydroxyls that sanitizes the air.

The sun’s ultraviolet rays react with vapors in our atmosphere and outdoor environment uses hydroxyl molecules to cleanse and decontaminate particles around us. Since hydroxyls do not naturally occur indoors, we greatly value this super useful tool that imitates the effectiveness of nature.

After a fire where the smoke smell is not going away, typically our inspector will pull out one of these specialty ‘dry’ cleaning sponges seen here. It’s texture is reminiscent of a soft almost gummy eraser and works quite similarly. Depending on the circumstances, this enables us to test a small area to see if smoke particles are present. Then we can get right to the root of the cause by removing all of the particulates  regardless of how small they are. In addition to our ‘fire cleaning sponge’, part of the process may include some HEPA-filtered air scrubbers, HEPA-vacuuming, Hydroxyl machines, Ozone machines and deodorization to complete the cleaning process. It’s quite a process but we get PROFESSIONAL fire cleaning results that last!

We have seen all kinds of homes and buildings needing cleanup after a fire. Sometimes the smell is awful and yet the soot may be barely visible until our white cleaning towels reveal a sooty build up. In this room though, an extra thick black layer of soot is present. To minimize black powder from being tracked around any further, our team get's immediately right to work to restore everything to a fresh clean state. Safety always comes first though, so anyone entering the premises needs a full face respirator to keep from breathing in any potentially harmful particulates. And, we absolutely love helping families out in their time of need. It makes our job very rewarding.  

SERVPRO of West Covina Begins the cleanup of this home after a fire damages several rooms. The rest of the home got a hefty layer of smoke, soot and char throughout.  After removal of burned effects, debris and of the tiny particles that cause the burnt smell, the reconstruction portion could begin. As a California General Contractor we are able to complete any rebuild projects that are required. CA LIC. NO. 968875

Whenever we receive a call regarding a local fire, our first question always is “How are you doing now that the fire is out, did everyone make it out safely?” Sadly at one of our fire inspections the homeowners had lost their precious dog in the fire.

Understandably, after experiencing a fire stress levels are high and nerves are rattled so we help lessen the worry by relieving any of the cleanup process from you. This home in West Covina received a full dousing of water from our courageous Fire Department while extinguishing the blaze. Soot & smoke removal services were provided, a cleaning of all the belongings followed by the reconstruction of the burned areas. You can count on us to help as we are always ready to rescue.

The damage that comes from after a fire is awful because the tiny soot particles go absolutely everywhere. The good news is, at SERVPRO of West Covina fire cleaning is our specialty so we do a fantastic job of removing soot from each and every nook and cranny. Regardless of discovering a home with high content, like this one, we clean it all including all other surfaces. Our team methodically works from the ceilings, down the walls, to furniture, belongings and then the floors. Once all the tiny particles are removed, we tackle removing the smoke smell completely. #smokesmellremoval

Fires are scary but when they start at home in the middle of the night, it’s the worst. Thankfully, everyone made it out safely. Then we were called out the next morning to begin the cleanup and remove significant smoke and soot damage throughout the home. The homeowner was super relieved to have an experienced team she could trust. She said "we were an answer to her prayers".  #loveourjob #firedamagecleaning