Fire Damage Can Be Remediated
Everyone knows how damaging fire can be in a building. However, there are many elements of fire, such as soot and smoke, that are just as destructive. Smoke odor can overtake building materials and personal belongings and soot can seriously damage walls that weren't burned by flames. A fire can have catastrophic and lasting effects both to your house and your family. Damages to your precious keepsakes can be devastating. That's why our experts in smoke and soot are ready to help. Every Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us immediately. We'll be able to lessen the cost of fire and smoke damage to your home.Clean Up Fire Damage
Your home can undergo serious smoke damage without a major fire breaking out. Closed fireplace flues and small-scale kitchen fires can cause discoloration and significant odors if you don't act quickly. 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 quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- Shut off your air conditioning to stop spreading smoke.
- Put large fans by open windows and doors to suck 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 cause stains.
- Clean hard surfaces.
- Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge and get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean any household item that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Deodorize window coverings and carpets using odor counteractants.
The Smoke Restoration Process from Paul Davis
If your home has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the experts take care of it. At Paul Davis, we offer 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.
