How Can I Repair Smoke Damage?
Everyone knows how damaging fire can be in a house. However, there are many elements of fire, including soot and smoke, that are just as destructive. Smoke odor can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings and smoke soot can seriously damage walls that weren't burned by flames. Fires can damage both to your family and your home. Damages to your precious possessions can be devastating. That's why as fire restoration experts, we're ready to help restore your damaged possessions. When an emergency strikes, every Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us immediately, so we can reduce costly fire and smoke damages to your home.Smoke Damage Can Be Repaired
Your building can receive serious soot or smoke damage without a major fire. Smaller kitchen fires and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and strong odors if you don't act quickly. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise the smell of smoke can seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- Shut off your AC so smoke won't spread.
- To suck out smoke, put large fans by open windows and doors.
- 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.
- Use a rag to wipe down countertops and furniture.
- Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean any item that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any clothing or curtains that were affected.
- Use odor counteractants to deodorize carpets and window coverings.
Our Fire Restoration Process
If your building has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the professionals take care of it. The technicians from Paul Davis offer all-encompassing soot repair 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.
