How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?

Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a building. However, there are many elements of fire, including soot and smoke, that are just as detrimental. The smell of smoke can overwhelm your home and possessions and walls can be stained by smoke soot. Experiencing a fire can have disastrous, extreme effects both to your home and your family. Damages to your cherished possessions can be devastating. That's why as fire repair experts, we're here to help restore your damaged possessions. At Paul Davis, each of our franchises offers 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. Contact us immediately, so we can reduce the cost of fire and smoke damage to your home.

Repairing Fire Damage

Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your building. If you don't start cleaning immediately, smaller kitchen flare ups and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and significant odors. Unless you address the problem immediately, the smell of smoke can seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:
  • To stop smoke from spreading, shut off your HVAC system.
  • To suck out smoke, position large fans towards 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 cloth to clean hard surfaces.
  • Wipe away soot from ceilings and walls with a dry sponge, while using a vinegary spray to get rid of stains.
  • Clean every item 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 Smoke Restoration Process from Paul Davis

Does your building have smoke damage? Let the professionals take care of 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.

Contact Paul Davis Today

Has your building had recent smoke and soot damage? Turn to Paul Davis. Our fire repair services will get your building back to normal sooner rather than later. Our specialists are highly-trained in effective using the proper equipment during our smoke repair cleaning services. We guarantee that you'll receive quicker cleanup and lower smoke damage restoration costs. We want you to return to your everyday schedule immediately. Call the smoke remediation services and smoke cleanup professionals from Paul Davis at (403)342-4666. You'll get connected to the franchise closest to you.