Professional Fire Damage Mitigation Nearby
Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a home. However, there are many elements of fire, including smoke and soot, that can be just as destructive. Smoke odor can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings, while walls can be stained by soot. A fire can have extreme and disastrous both to your family and your house. Damages to your cherished possessions can be devastating. That's why as fire repair specialists, we're here to help. At Paul Davis, every one of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us as soon as you can. We'll be able to lessen costly fire and smoke damages to your building.Fire Damage Can Be Cleaned Up
Your home can receive serious soot or smoke damage without a major fire. Closed fireplace flues and smaller kitchen fires can cause discoloration and significant odors if you don't start cleaning immediately. Unless you address the problem immediately, smoke odor can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few tips on how to move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop smoke from spreading, turn off your HVAC system.
- To push out smoke, put large fans by 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 cloth to wipe down countertops and furniture.
- Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean every item in your house that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
- Deep wash or dry clean any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Use odor counteractants to deodorize window coverings and carpets.
The Fire Restoration Process from Paul Davis
If your home has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the professionals take care of it. At Paul Davis, we offer a variety of smoke 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.
