How Can I Repair Smoke Damage?
Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a home. However, many people are unaware of the other harmful elements of a fire. Your building materials and personal belongings can be overwhelmed by smoke odor, while soot can seriously stain walls that weren't burned by flames. A fire can have devastating, extreme effects both to your house and your family. At Paul Davis, we understand that your precious keepsakes and memories are at stake. That's why as fire repair technicians, we're here to help. Each Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us as soon as you can, so we'll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damages to your building.You Can Repair Smoke Damage
Your building can receive serious soot or smoke damage without a major fire breaking out. Small-scale flare ups and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and significant odors if you don't act quickly. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise smoke will soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop spreading smoke, turn off your AC.
- To suck 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 your vacuum down on the soot could create stains.
- Use a rag to clean countertops and furniture.
- Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge and get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean every item in your house that has been affected, including 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
Does your building have smoke damage? Let the professionals take care of it. Paul Davis offers all-encompassing soot 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.