Smoke Damage Mitigation
We all know how damaging fire can be in a home. However, there are many elements of fire, such as soot and smoke, that can be just as harmful. Your building materials and personal belongings can be overtaken by smoke odor, while soot can seriously damage walls. Fires can damage both to your family and your home. The technicians from Paul Davis understand that your precious possessions and memories are at stake. That's why as experts in smoke and soot damage, we're ready to help. Every Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us immediately, so we'll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damage to your house.Repairing Smoke Damage
Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your building. If you don't act quickly, closed fireplace flues and smaller kitchen fires can cause discoloration and strong odors. Unless you address the problem immediately, smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop spreading smoke, shut off your air conditioning.
- Position large fans towards open windows and doors to suck out the smokey air.
- Vacuum up ash and soot by holding the nozzle right above the soot. Pressing down could create unwanted stains.
- Wipe down countertops and furniture.
- Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge, while using a vinegary spray to wipe away stains.
- Clean any item in your house that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any clothing or curtains that were affected.
- Use odor counteractants to deodorize window coverings and carpets.
The Fire Restoration Process from Paul Davis
Does your building have smoke damage? Let the professionals take care of it. At Paul Davis, we offer a variety of fire remediation services, such as:- 24/7 emergency services- onsite and assisting you within hours.
- Prompt damage assessment, pretesting and estimates.
- Emergency board-up and structural stabilization.
- Environmentally friendly methods for clearing soot and other residue from fire damage.
- Smoke odor removal, sanitation and air purification.
- Careful removal and securing of damaged household goods, personal possessions and other contents for cleaning and restoration.
- Industrial grade water extractors, dehumidifiers, air movers and other equipment used to efficiently remove water resulting from fire extinguishing efforts.
- Reconstruction of the affected areas.
- Disinfectants and antimicrobials used to prevent mold and mildew.
