Fire Damage Can Be Repaired
Fire can be extremely destructive to a building. However, many people don't realize that fire has other harmful elements. Your home and possessions can be overtaken by smoke odor, while smoke soot can seriously damage walls. Experiencing a fire can have extreme, catastrophic both to your family and your home. When your precious keepsakes are damaged, it can be disheartening. Paul Davis understands. That's why our experts in soot and smoke are here to help. When an emergency strikes, each of our franchises offers 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us immediately, so we'll be able to lessen costly fire and smoke damage to your house.You Can Cleaning Up Fire Damage
Your home can undergo serious smoke or soot damage without a major fire breaking out. Smaller kitchen fires and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and strong odors if you don't start cleaning immediately. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise smoke odor can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- Turn off your air conditioning so smoke won't spread.
- Position large fans towards open windows and doors to suck out the smoke.
- Vacuum up ash and soot by holding the nozzle right above the soot- pressing down could create unwanted stains.
- Use a rag to wipe down hard surfaces.
- Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge and get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean any item in your home 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 window coverings and carpets.
Our Smoke Restoration Process
If your home has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the professionals take care of it. Paul Davis offers a variety of smoke remediation 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.
