How Can I Repair Smoke Damage?
We all know how damaging fire can be in a house. However, many people don't realize that fire has other harmful elements. The smell of smoke can overwhelm your home and possessions and smoke soot can seriously stain walls. Fires can be damaging to both to your family and your house. At Paul Davis, we understand any damages to your cherished possessions can be disheartening. That's why our experts in soot and smoke are ready to help. When an emergency strikes, each of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us immediately, so we can lessen the cost of fire and smoke damage to your building.How Can I Repair Smoke Damage?
Your building can receive serious soot or smoke damage without a major fire. Smaller kitchen flare ups 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 will soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- Shut off your air conditioning to stop spreading smoke.
- To push out smokey air, move large fans towards open windows and doors.
- 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 hard surfaces.
- Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge, while using a vinegary spray to wipe away stains.
- Clean every item in your house that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Use odor counteractants to deodorize carpets and window coverings.
The Fire Restoration Process from Paul Davis
If your building has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the experts handle it. At Paul Davis, we offer all-encompassing fire removal 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.
