Repair Smoke Damage
Everyone knows how destructive fire can be in a house. However, many people are unaware of the other detrimental elements of a fire. The smell of smoke can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings and walls can be damaged by smoke soot. Experiencing a fire can have deep-rooted and catastrophic both to your family and your home. Damages to your precious keepsakes can be devastating. That's why our fire restoration specialists are here to help you restore your damaged possessions. When an emergency strikes, each of our franchises offers 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us as soon as you can. We'll be able to lessen costly fire and smoke damages to your building.Smoke Damage Can Be Cleaned Up
Your building can undergo serious soot or smoke damage without a major fire. Closed fireplace flues and small-scale kitchen flare ups can cause discoloration and significant odors if you don't act quickly. Unless you address the problem immediately, the smell of smoke will soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few tips on how to move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop smoke from spreading, turn off your air conditioning.
- Position large fans towards open doors and windows to push out the smoke.
- 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 rag to wipe down countertops and furniture.
- Wipe away soot from ceilings and walls with a dry sponge and get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean every 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.
Paul Davis's Fire Restoration Process
Does your building have smoke damage? Let the experts handle it. Paul Davis offers a variety of soot removal services, such as:- 24/7 emergency services- onsite and assisting you within hours.
- Prompt damage evaluation, 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.
