How Can I Clean Up Smoke Damage?
Everyone knows how damaging fire can be in a home. 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 walls can be damaged by smoke soot. Fires can be damaging to both to your home and your family. At Paul Davis, we understand any damages to your cherished possessions can be disheartening. That's why as specialists in soot and smoke damage, we're here to help. At Paul Davis, each of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us as soon as you can. We'll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damage to your building.Smoke Damage Can Be Repaired
Your building can receive serious smoke damage without a major fire breaking out. Closed fireplace flues and smaller kitchen fires can cause discoloration and significant odors if you don't act quickly. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop spreading smoke, shut off your air conditioning.
- Position large fans towards open doors and windows to suck 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 create stains.
- Wipe down hard surfaces with a rag.
- Wipe away soot from ceilings and walls with a dry sponge, while using a vinegary spray to get rid of stains.
- Clean every item in your home that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any clothing or curtains that were affected.
- Deodorize window coverings and carpets using odor counteractants.
The Fire Restoration Process
If your building has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the experts handle it. At Paul Davis, we offer a variety of smoke remediation 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.
