Repair Smoke Damage
Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a building. However, there are many elements of fire, such as smoke and soot, that are just as detrimental. The smell of smoke can overtake building materials and personal belongings and walls can be damaged by soot. Fires can be damaging to both to your home and your family. At Paul Davis, we understand that your precious keepsakes and memories are at stake. That's why as fire repair technicians, we're here to help. At Paul Davis, every one of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us as soon as you can, so we can reduce the cost of fire and smoke damage to your building.How You Can Clean Up Smoke Damage
Your home can receive serious smoke or soot damage without a major fire. Smaller kitchen flare ups and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and strong odors if you don't start cleaning immediately. Unless you address the problem immediately, smoke odor can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop spreading smoke, turn off your AC.
- To suck out smoke, put large fans by open doors and windows.
- When vacuuming ash and soot, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing your vacuum down on the soot could cause stains.
- Wipe down hard surfaces with a cloth.
- Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean every item in your home that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Deodorize carpets and window coverings using odor counteractants.
Paul Davis's Smoke Restoration Process
If your home has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the professionals handle it. Paul Davis offers a variety of fire remediation services, such as:- 24/7 emergency services- onsite and assisting you within hours.
- Prompt damage evaluation, 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.