Smoke Damage Can Be Repaired
Everyone knows how destructive fire can be in a building. However, many people don't realize that fire has other harmful elements. Your home and possessions can be overwhelmed by the smell of smoke and your walls can be stained by smoke soot. A fire can have devastating and lasting effects both to your home and your family. When your precious possessions are damaged, it can be disheartening. Paul Davis understands. That's why as specialists in smoke and soot damage, we're ready to help. At Paul Davis, each of our franchises offers 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us as soon as you can, so we'll be able to reduce the cost of fire and smoke damage to your building.How Can I Clean Up Smoke Damage?
Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your home. If you don't act quickly, smaller kitchen flare ups and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and significant odors. Unless you address the problem immediately, the smell of smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop smoke from spreading, turn off your AC.
- Put large fans by open doors and windows to fan out the smokey air.
- 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.
- Wipe down countertops and furniture with a rag.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from ceilings and walls, while using a vinegary spray to wipe away stains.
- Clean any item 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
Does your home have smoke damage? Let the experts handle 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.
