How to Clean Interior Finishes

5/5/2022 (Permalink)

If a lot of water was sprayed inside your home to put out the fire, you can wipe those surfaces down with a bleach solution to reduce the risk of mold and mildew growth. For every gallon of water used, add one cup of liquid household bleach. Mix thoroughly and wipe down one small area of the surface to test for discoloration. If no discoloration is shown, you can continue wiping down all surfaces as needed.

To clean the interior surfaces, you can use a mild cleaning solution or a homemade mixture of tri-sodium phosphate, bleach, and warm water. These solutions will work for most hard, flat surfaces inside your home. Let’s go into greater detail on how to clean fire-damaged walls, floors, and brick.