How Can I Clean Up Smoke Damage?
Fire can be extremely damaging to a house. However, many people don't know that fire has other harmful elements. Your home and possessions can be overwhelmed by smoke odor and soot can seriously damage walls that weren't burned by flames. Experiencing a fire can have disastrous and deep-rooted effects both to your house and your family. When your precious possessions are damaged, it can be disheartening. At Paul Davis, we understand. That's why as fire restoration technicians, we're ready to help. At Paul Davis, each of our franchises offers 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us as soon as you can, so we can lessen the cost of fire and smoke damages to your building.How Can I Clean Up Smoke Damage?
Your house can receive serious smoke or soot damage without a major fire. Closed fireplace flues and smaller kitchen fires can cause discoloration and significant odors if you don't act quickly. 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, shut off your air conditioning.
- Put large fans by open windows and doors to push out the smoke.
- When vacuuming soot and ash, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing down on the soot could create stains.
- Wipe down countertops and furniture.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from walls and ceilings. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean every household item 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.
Our Smoke Restoration Process
If your house has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the professionals handle it. Paul Davis offers a variety of smoke removal 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.