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commercial fire damage in Woolwich NJ,

One of the most important elements that determines the success of a smoke damage restoration is the speed with which the situation is handled. The longer the aftermath of a fire is left to sit, the less likely the chance of reversing the damage. It only takes minutes for soot to make plastics yellow, and cause porous surfaces to discolor. In the span of a few hours, bathroom grouts and the finishes on furniture and appliances will also discolor. Within days, most fabrics, including clothing and upholstery, become stained, possibly permanently, while wood and vinyl begin to require refinishing. Metals corrode, while glass and crystal become pitted. If the smoke damage restoration process is put off for too long, the fine layers of soot that have covered every surface may be hard to dissolve and remove.