Ways to Remediate Smoke Damage
Everyone knows how destructive fire can be in a house. However, many people disregard 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 that weren't burned by flames. Fires can damage both to your house and your family. At Paul Davis, we understand that your cherished keepsakes and memories are at stake. That's why our experts in smoke and soot are ready to help restore your damaged possessions. At Paul Davis, every one of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us immediately. We'll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damages to your house.How Can I Repair Smoke Damage?
Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your home. Closed fireplace flues and small-scale kitchen flare ups can cause discoloration and strong odors if you don't start cleaning immediately. Unless you address the problem immediately, the smell of smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop smoke from spreading, shut off your air conditioning.
- Position large fans towards open doors and windows to fan out the smokey air.
- Vacuum up ash and soot by holding the nozzle right above the soot. Pressing down could cause stains.
- Use a cloth to wipe down hard surfaces.
- Wipe away soot from ceilings and walls with a dry sponge and get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean every item in your house that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any clothing or curtains that were affected.
- Use odor counteractants to deodorize carpets and window coverings.
The Fire Restoration Process
Does your home have smoke damage? Let the experts take care of it. At Paul Davis, we offer a variety of soot repair 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.
