Smoke Damage Can Be Repaired
Everyone knows how damaging fire can be in a house. However, many people don't know about the other harmful elements of a fire. The smell of smoke can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings, while smoke soot can seriously damage walls. Fires can be damaging to both to your family and your house. The technicians from Paul Davis understand any damages to your precious possessions can be disheartening. That's why as fire repair experts, we're here to help restore your damaged possessions. Every Paul Davis franchise offers 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us immediately, so we'll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damage to your building.Smoke Damage Can Be Repaired
Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your house. If you don't act quickly, small-scale kitchen flare ups and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and significant odors. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise the smell of smoke will seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- Shut off your air conditioning to stop spreading smoke.
- Put large fans by open windows and doors to fan out the smoke.
- When vacuuming soot and ash, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing your vacuum down on the soot could create stains.
- Clean hard surfaces.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from ceilings and walls, while using a vinegary spray to get rid of stains.
- Clean any household item that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Deep wash or dry clean any clothing or curtains that were affected.
- Use odor counteractants to deodorize carpets and window coverings.
Paul Davis's Smoke Restoration Process
If your house has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the experts take care of it. At Paul Davis, we offer a variety of soot remediation services. These include:- 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.
