Emergency Cleaning Services

Emergency Cleaning Service

Emergency Cleaning Services in the City of Roses

Inhabitants of Portland may need emergency cleaning services in the case of floods or high wind situations. The Willamette Valley flood was the last time a terrible flood caused damage to buildings in the Portland area. The Willamette flood was also Oregon’s largest flooding event. Snowstorms and hail storms may also result in damages that warrant emergency cleaning in the Portland region. Responsible waste disposable of hazardous biological or toxic waste will require emergency cleaning and waste disposal services by professional and trained cleaning personal.

Though no tornadoes have equaled the intensity of the 1972 Portland-Vancouver Tornado, tornadoes are still sometimes a risk in the Portland area. Tornadoes may cause damage to homes and buildings in the City of Roses and result in monetary and life losses.

The Northeast Portland fire that started in a salvage yard at Northeast 75th Avenue and Killingsworth Street damaged many nearby apartments and duplexes and caused extensive destruction. Though the Portland fire department works bravely and quickly to restrict damage in case of fire, accidental fires do occur and result in the need for emergency after fire cleaning services.

Flood cleaning

A building may be flooded due to natural disasters. If the building is flooded with clear water, then it is necessary to remove the water before molds, mildew, and algae set in. These fungi can set in and spread rapidly in moist and humid areas and destroy furnishing and carpets, so it is essential to act quickly. After the water is pumped out the building is then aired out with the help of air dryers and dehumidifiers. All carpets and soft furnishings that are salvageable are also dehumidified thoroughly.

After de-humidification is completed, the building undergoes a process of disinfection. All bacteria which may have started spreading in the moist and humid interiors are eliminated with the help of anti-viral and anti-bacterial disinfectants. Disinfection is necessary before the building is safe to inhabit after a flood situation.

Flood with sewage water or grey water

Sometimes the groundwater rises due to excessive rainfall, or the river may flood its banks and cause a flood. If sewage water and waste are mixed with the floodwaters, then it is known as flooding with grey water or black water. Sewage mixed water should be pumped out immediately. It may be best to throw away soft furnishings and any carpets or rugs which have been contaminated with sewage water as they will require extensive disinfection. The interiors should be dehumidified with air dryers and dehumidifiers. Strong disinfectants will be required to clean the interiors of any disease-causing microorganisms and bacteria.

Fire Cleaning

Fires may result in a building or part of a building being badly damaged. If fire damage occurs, emergency fire cleaning services will be required. Fires may result in walls and floors being covered in soot that will need to be scraped clean. Any paint or varnish under the soot will also have to be scraped off and repainted and varnished. Floors will have to be polished, waxed, honed, buffed, or scrubbed as required to restore their previous state. Scraping of soot may require advanced cleaning techniques such as dry ice blasting or soda blasting.

Storm Cleaning

High winds and stormy weather, such as hail storms, may result in damage to the exteriors of houses, which will require extensive cleanup. Broken roof shingles and tiles will need to be cleaned up along with broken branches and trees. Any fences, gates, or outbuildings that are damaged will have t be cleaned and restored. After all the waste and un-salvageable bits and pieces are gathered and disposed of, cleaning and repair activities can commence to restore the place to its former condition.