Smoke Damage Can Be Repaired
Fire can cause some major damage to a building. However, many people don't know that fire has other harmful elements. Your building materials and personal belongings can be overwhelmed by the smell of smoke and your walls can be stained by smoke soot. Fires can have damaging effects on both to your house and your family. At Paul Davis, we understand any damages to your precious possessions can be disheartening. That's why as fire repair experts, we're ready to help. At Paul Davis, every one of our franchises offers 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. Contact us immediately, so we'll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damage to your building.Cleaning Up Smoke Damage
Your house can receive serious smoke damage without a major fire. Closed fireplace flues and small-scale kitchen flare ups can cause discoloration and strong odors if you don't act quickly. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise the smell of smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop spreading smoke, shut off your air conditioning.
- Move large fans towards open windows and doors to push 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.
- Use a rag to clean hard surfaces.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from ceilings and walls, while using a vinegary spray to wipe away stains.
- Clean any household item that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
- Deep wash or dry clean any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Deodorize window coverings and carpets. We suggest that you use odor counteractants.
The Fire Restoration Process
If your house has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the professionals take care of it. Paul Davis offers a variety of soot 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.