How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?
Fire can cause some major damage to a house. However, there are many elements of fire, such as smoke and soot, that can be just as detrimental. The smell of smoke can overtake your home and possessions, while your walls can be stained by soot. Fires can be damaging to both to your house and your family. When your cherished possessions are damaged, it can be disheartening. At Paul Davis, we understand. That's why our fire restoration specialists are here to help. Each Paul Davis franchise offers 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us immediately, so we'll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damages to your home.You Can Cleaning Up Fire Damage
Your home can undergo serious smoke damage without a major fire. If you don't act quickly, closed fireplace flues and small-scale kitchen flare ups can cause discoloration and strong odors. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise smoke odor will soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- Shut off your AC so smoke won't spread.
- Put large fans by open doors and windows to fan out the smoke.
- When vacuuming ash and soot, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing down on the soot could create stains.
- Clean hard surfaces with a cloth.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from walls and ceilings and use a vinegary spray to get rid of stains.
- 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 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 take care of it. Paul Davis offers all-encompassing fire remediation 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.
