1.2 CONTENTS FURNITURE - FIRE MODULE

Question 1

What work to restore should be done on wood furniture?

Answer 1

Dry Cleaning Methods
- Vacuuming
- Dry sponges
ETC

Question 2

Should you use wet cleaning methods on wood furniture?

Answer 2

• Only with extreme caution as fire residues can penetrate deeply into wood if wetted.

Question 3

What is the staining potential from acidic fire residues affecting plastic laminates and how could this be stopped?

Answer 3

• Unless acidic fire residues are promptly removed, some laminate surfaces can degrade & may become heavily stained/yellowed
  -Clean initially with dilute alkaline detergent & rinse to stop further damage.
• Specialised restoration may be effective if staining remains after normal cleaning.

Question 4

How to do a triage assessment for fire damaged furniture? 3 items

Answer 4

1. Look for staining
2. Look for discolouration of plastic laminates, may be esp visible around where the surface has been protected during fire
3. Carry out test process if unsure