Smoke Damage Can Be Repaired
Fire can be very destructive to a building. However, many people are unaware of the other detrimental elements of a fire. Your building materials and personal belongings can be overwhelmed by the smell of smoke and your walls can be damaged by soot. Experiencing a fire can have lasting and devastating both to your house and your family. Damages to your precious keepsakes can be devastating. That's why as experts in smoke and soot damage, we're ready to help. At Paul Davis, every one of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. The sooner you contact us, the better- we'll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damage to your home.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. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise the smell of smoke will seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- Shut off your HVAC system so smoke won't spread.
- To push out smokey air, position 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 cloth to wipe down countertops and furniture.
- Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge, while using a vinegary spray to get rid of stains.
- Clean any 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 carpets and window coverings.
The Smoke Restoration Process from Paul Davis
If your home has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the experts handle it. At Paul Davis, we offer a variety of soot repair services, such as:- 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.
