XLG cleans your premises after a fire
Looking for a company to clean up after a fire?
Fire clean-up is a specialised cleaning operation and it is recommended to turn to qualified professionals and companies specialised in cleaning.
Have yo had a fire? XLG cleaning company will help you and accompany you throughout your incident by providing you with its know-how and quality equipment. Contact us for the restoration of your professional premises and offices.
Fire cleaning: removing traces of soot
A fire can cause various types of direct and indirect damage (corrosion, odours, etc.) including soot, which represents the most common damage and which ends up embedded in even the smallest corners.
After a fire, cleaning soot is usually done in several steps. First of all, the sand blasting is done. Once the sand blasting is done, brushing is done with specialised equipment.
Here, it is a matter ofscraping off the layers of soot that may be on different surfaces:
- Concrete;
- Metal;
- Wood;
- Bricks;
- and so on.
After the brushing, detergents are used to wash the premises. This step is particularly long and tedious, especially where the soot layers are spread over a very large area, which is very often the case after an extensive fire.
The final stage of soot cleaning often involves blasting with dry ice. This process is known as dry ice blasting. With method of cleaning is not only effective, but also fast.
This method can reduce the response time after the fire has been extinguished by 80%. In addition to taking less time than conventional methods, dry ice blasting requires less staff.
Once the dry ice blasting is complete, encapsulation is used to complete this part of the fire clean-up. This involves covering the cleaned surfaces with a special coating.
Removing smoke odours during post-fire cleaning
When cleaning after fire, there are two methods of removing the smell of smoke. Cryogenics or a nebulizer can be used. This is a device that ensures that certain liquids are transformed into a cloud of very fine particles.
Treating corrosion during fire cleaning
Corrosion treatment should be carried out as soon as possible once the chlorides have been detected. This can be done by spraying a water-repellent oil on the metal structures attacked by the corrosion. However, care should be taken not to apply this oil to anything electronic or electrical. Moisture levels can also be reduced by using dryers.
Hire professionals for the post-disaster restoration of your premises and offices. Ask us for afree quote. XLG is a cleaning company operating throughout Belgium and has been active for over 25 years. Our cleaning services are available 24/7.
XLG also offers other professional office cleaning services:
- Regular maintenance and full floor cleaning
- Emptying rubbish bins
- Checking and replacing consumables
- Dusting of all surfaces
- Removal of cobwebs even at height
- Dusting of decorative objects and light fittings
- Cleaning of doors and work areas
- Rat and pest control and disinfection
- End-of-site cleaning and post-construction restoration
- Flooding cleanup
- Industrial cleaning
- Carpet and rug cleaning
- Graffiti removal
Contact us
Thanks to our 8,500 employees and 35 years of experience, we have developed more than 30 service activities in Belgium, France and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
XLG offers you the agility of an SME with the strength and resources of a large group. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information about our services