Repairing Smoke Damage
Fire can be extremely damaging to a building. However, many people disregard the other detrimental elements of a fire. The smell of smoke can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings, while smoke soot can seriously damage walls. Experiencing a fire can have disastrous, extreme effects both to your home and your family. The professionals from Paul Davis understand that your cherished keepsakes and memories are at stake. That's why our specialists in soot and smoke are here to help restore your damaged possessions. When an emergency strikes, every Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us as soon as you can. We'll be able to lessen the cost of fire and smoke damages to your house.Cleaning Up Smoke Damage
Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your building. Closed fireplace flues and smaller kitchen fires can cause discoloration and strong odors if you don't start cleaning immediately. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise the smell of 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.
- Position large fans towards open windows and doors to suck out the smokey air.
- Vacuum up soot and ash by holding the nozzle right above the soot. Pressing down could cause unwanted stains.
- Wipe down hard surfaces with a rag.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from ceilings and walls and get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean every item that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any clothing or curtains that were affected.
- Deodorize carpets and window coverings. We suggest that you use odor counteractants.
Paul Davis's Services
If your building has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the experts take care of it. Paul Davis offers a variety of soot 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.