Fire!!!!!!

[Dominic A]

Ok here is the problem. My freinds garage burned down. They want the concrete pad cleaned and deorderized because it is right next to there house and the smell of soot floods there home. What do you recomend to remove the soot from the concrete pad and to help remove the smell? Please I need help fast.

 

[Dominic A]

Any thoughts anyone???

 

[Dominic A]

No one has ever cleaned up soot and smoke before? Come on I know some one has to have an idea on what works and what don't. Please help

 

[Ron Musgraves]

yeah i wish we had some fire restoration guys, i use acid and i might use lime for the odor. remember dont try to use the acid at full tilt and wear a respirator inside that garage.

 

[mbryan]

Try soda blasting. You can do it with a pressure washer and a sandblast attachment.

Matt

 

[Larry Hinckley]

Fire

I would recommend the use of a chemical with a high level of soidum hydroxide and butyl in it. This should break the bond of carbon which remains. Once you remove this the smell should be reduced tremendously. If the odor persists try using quantenary amonia.

 

[Dominic A]

Larry,
Do you think useing something like the V-501 or the OD-100 would do the trick?

 

[Larry Hinckley]

Fire

Yes, either should do the job.

 

[Dominic A]

How long?

Larry,
How long do you think I should let dwell time be? With out damaging the concrete? Thanks for the advice.

 

[Larry Hinckley]

Dwell Tme

Neither of those chemicals will damage concrete under normal conditions. 10 to 15 minutes should be sufficent.

 

[Dominic A]

Thanks

Thank you very much Larry I will try it and let you know what happens.