Smoke Damage Can Be Remediated
Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a house. However, there are many elements of fire, such as smoke and soot, that are just as detrimental. The smell of smoke can overwhelm your home and possessions, while soot can seriously damage walls. Fires can have disastrous effects on both to your home and your family. Damages to your precious keepsakes can be devastating. That's why our fire repair experts are ready to help. Every Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us as soon as you can, so we can reduce costly fire and smoke damage to your building.Smoke Damage Can Be Repaired
Your home can undergo serious soot or smoke damage without a major fire breaking out. 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, the smell of smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- Shut off your HVAC system to stop spreading smoke.
- Move large fans towards 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 down on the soot could cause stains.
- Wipe down hard surfaces with a cloth.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from walls and ceilings and get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean every household 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 Smoke Restoration Process from Paul Davis
Does your home have smoke damage? Let the experts handle it. Paul Davis offers all-encompassing fire repair services. These include:- 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.
