Dealing With Oily Soils During Fire Restoration in Rockaway Park Properties

2/9/2025 (Permalink)

Fire damage is difficult to deal with on your own. Contact SERVPRO 24/7 for certified technicians and equipment to get the job done.

Battling Against Sticky Messes and Stubborn Odors After Rockaway Park Fires

If you love the vibrancy of coastal communities, Rockaway Park is a slice of paradise for visitors and locals alike with its combination of urban and beach-town vibe. Rockaway Beach is the most popular of its beaches, where people enjoy sandy shores, surfing culture, and its scenic boardwalk. Initially, it served as a beach resort in the 1800s, and today, it has a great food scene, offering everything from casual taco joints to upscale restaurants. Notable local events include Rockaway Beach Surf Club's movie nights. Even a coastal gem like this is not immune to fires.

After successfully quelling a fire, various actions are necessary to restore the affected areas. Cleaning is a critical part of fire restoration in Rockaway Park properties. Oily residues from synthetic materials, grease fires, or cooking oils adhere to walls, floors, and furniture, leaving stains or degraded surfaces. Oily residues also tend to be pungent, creating long-term odor issues in your property. SERVPRO® can help you tackle the threat of fire residues.

Why Oily Fire Residues Are a Nightmare

• They stick to everything
• Spreads easily during cleaning
• Threatens chemical-sensitive surfaces 
• Many cleaning agents are ineffective against them

Two Effective Ways to Remove Oily Fire Residues

Breaking down or dissolving smoke residues makes the work easier. Our SERVPRO fire restoration IICRC-certified technicians use detergents to emulsify residues by breaking them into water-soluble particles. These products are effective because of their dual-molecular structure. The hydrophilic head is attracted to water molecules, and the hydrophobic tail is attracted to oil molecules surrounding them, forming micelles that make them soluble in water. Alternatively, we use solvents to dissolve oils.

Another advantage of involving a professional is the possibility of choosing appropriate cleaning agents. These agents protect your surfaces from damage during cleaning and do not leave behind residues or create a sticky finish that would later attract more soiling. We also prefer biodegradable or eco-friendly products, which eliminate any adverse effects the cleaning process may have on your clients or staff. 

SERVPRO of The Rockaways, Coney Island, is Here to Help® with comprehensive fire restoration solutions to keep your facilities comfortable. Call (718) 400-9051.

Protect Your Rockaway Park Office Building from Water Damage

4/7/2024 (Permalink)

If your office experiences water damage, contact SERVPRO immediately. Our certified technicians can come up with a great remediation plan to help.

We Help with Water Cleanup to Overcome Large Loss Issues

Office water leaks can be a nightmare for any business owner. Water damage can affect carpets, furniture, walls, and electrical systems. Our SERVPRO® team is here to help you minimize the impact of such a situation.

The Risks of Office Water Damage

When dealing with water damage in your Rockaway Park office, several problems can happen simultaneously. Some of these issues include:

• Mold: Mold can cause health effects. 
• Electrical Issues: Electrical problems can arise from water damage, even if it seems like everything is dry. Damaged electronics and wiring severely threaten your team's safety and could lead to a loss of work. 
• Ruined Contents: Water damage can destroy your furniture and other valuable items.

How SERVPRO Can Help

If you are dealing with a water damage disaster, having a team of professionals who know precisely what they are doing is essential. That is where we come in. Our licensed and insured experts handle any restoration job quickly and efficiently. We know that water damage can happen anytime, so we offer 24/7 recovery and mitigation services to provide you with the immediate attention you need.

At SERVPRO, we believe in a comprehensive approach to water damage restoration. We start by evaluating and scoping the damage to create a plan of action that addresses all areas of concern. Our team uses state-of-the-art equipment, including air movers, desiccants, and moisture meters, to ensure that all affected areas are thoroughly dried. We also offer remediation services to prevent mold and other harmful microorganisms.

SERVPRO of The Rockaways, Coney Island can help you overcome the risks of water damage and restore your office building to its pre-damage state. Contact us today at (718) 400-9051 to learn more and schedule a consultation.

Rapid Water Cleanup for Rockaway Park Manufacturing Facilities

5/11/2023 (Permalink)

For fast and efficient service call SERVPRO.

Water Cleanup Starts with Extraction

With much waterfront access on the peninsula's north and south, all Rockaways feature manufacturing facilities and warehouses. When flooding or water damage impacts these structures, Large Loss professionals must work fast to get your doors back open and production back to normal. Extraction is critical in managing the pressing threat of water damage in these sprawling commercial structures, so SERVPRO professionals work fast to regulate pooling water with immediate extraction. 

Effective Water Removal Solutions for Warehouses

Starting water cleanup for Rockaway Park businesses like warehouses focuses first on clearing surface water. Our fast action can protect wares and machinery from water exposure with the proper removal approach. Our SERVPRO team breaks up the water removal process into three stages based on the water threat present:

• Engine-Driven Extraction – The most potent extraction device in our inventory, this device is capable of massive water movement and managing possible solids and debris caught in standing water.

• Interior Extraction – Extraction then shifts to using mobile units like trash pumps and wet vacuums. Combined, these can manage most of the collected water that the truck-mount extractor could not remove.

• Squeegee Wands – Finishing the water removal on smooth, concrete surfaces uses more than mops and towels. Squeegee wands work with wet vacs and pumps, corralling the remaining water puddling on floors and collecting it.

Moving Forward After Effective Extraction

Removing the surface water is rarely the extent of the effort needed to clean up after flooding or water damage in a warehouse. We have practical drying tools like air movers, dehumidifiers, commercial-grade heaters, trailered generators, and more to help. Our experienced technicians rapidly transition from mitigation to restoration to meet the urgent timeline of commercial recovery. 

Water spreading along the floors of your warehouse can threaten your business and slow down production or stop it entirely. With our fast response and experience with effective extraction and post-water damage cleanup, we can get you back in business fast. Give SERVPRO of The Rockaways, Coney Island, a call when disaster strikes at (718) 400-9051.