How Can I Clean Up Smoke Damage?
Fire can be extremely destructive to a home. However, there are many elements of fire, such as soot and smoke, that can be just as detrimental. Smoke odor can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings, while your walls can be stained by smoke soot. A fire can have disastrous and deep-rooted effects both to your family and your home. When your precious possessions are damaged, it can be disheartening. At Paul Davis, we understand. That's why our fire restoration experts are here to help. At Paul Davis, every one of our franchises offers 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us immediately, so we can lessen the cost of fire and smoke damage to your home.Clean Up Smoke Damage
Your building can undergo serious soot or smoke damage without a major fire. If you don't act quickly, closed fireplace flues and small-scale kitchen flare ups can cause discoloration and strong odors. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise smoke can seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- Shut off your air conditioning so smoke won't spread.
- To fan out smokey air, put large fans by open doors and windows.
- Vacuum up ash and soot by holding the nozzle right above the soot. Pressing down could cause stains.
- Wipe down hard surfaces with a cloth.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from ceilings and walls. Meanwhile, use a vinegary spray to wipe away stains.
- Clean any item in your home that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Deep wash or dry clean any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Deodorize window coverings and carpets using odor counteractants.
The Smoke Restoration Process from Paul Davis
If your building has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the experts handle it. Paul Davis offers a variety of smoke repair services. These include:- 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.