Fire Damage Can Be Repaired
Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a building. However, there are many elements of fire, such as soot and smoke, that can be just as destructive. Your home and possessions can be overwhelmed by the smell of smoke, while smoke soot can seriously stain walls that weren't burned by flames. Fires can damage both to your home and your family. Damages to your precious possessions can be devastating. That's why as fire restoration experts, we're ready to help. When an emergency strikes, each of our franchises offers 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. Contact us as soon as you can. We'll be able to lessen the cost of fire and smoke damages to your home.How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?
Your house can undergo serious smoke or soot damage without a major fire. If you don't act quickly, smaller kitchen flare ups and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and strong odors. Unless you address the problem immediately, smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop smoke from spreading, turn off your air conditioning.
- To fan out smoke, position large fans towards open windows and doors.
- When vacuuming ash and soot, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing down on the soot could cause stains.
- Use a cloth to wipe down hard surfaces.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from walls and ceilings. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean every item that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any clothing or curtains that were affected.
- Deodorize carpets and window coverings using odor counteractants.
The Fire Restoration Process
If your house has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the experts take care of it. Paul Davis offers a variety of fire removal 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.