How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?
We all know how destructive fire can be in a house. However, many people disregard the other detrimental elements of a fire. Smoke odor can overtake building materials and personal belongings and smoke soot can seriously stain walls that weren't burned by flames. Experiencing a fire can have lasting, disastrous both to your family and your house. When your cherished keepsakes are damaged, it can be disheartening. At Paul Davis, we understand. That's why our experts in soot and smoke are ready to help restore your damaged possessions. Each Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us immediately, so we'll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damage to your home.How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?
Your building can receive serious soot or smoke damage without a major fire. If you don't start cleaning immediately, small-scale kitchen fires and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and strong odors. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise smoke odor can seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop spreading smoke, turn off your air conditioning.
- To push out smoke, put large fans by open windows and doors.
- Vacuum up ash and soot by holding the nozzle right above the soot. Pressing down could create unwanted stains.
- Clean countertops and furniture.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from walls and ceilings and use a vinegary spray to get rid of stains.
- Clean any household item that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Deep wash or dry clean any clothing or curtains that were affected.
- Deodorize window coverings and carpets using odor counteractants.
Our Services
If your building has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the experts handle it. Paul Davis offers a variety of fire repair 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.