Know The Smoke

There are many different types of smoke. SERVPRO of North Worcester trained professionals determine the best cleaning method by first determining the type of smoke that has caused the damage.

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Are you aware of the different types of smoke?

Wet Smoke – Plastics & Rubber. Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary.

Dry Smoke – Paper & Wood. Fast burning, high temperatures, heat rises therefore the smoke rises.

Protein Smoke – Produced by evaporation of material rather than from fire. Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes, extreme pungent odor.

Fuel Oil Soot – Furnace Puff Backs.

Other – Tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residue.

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