Ways to Repair Smoke Damage
Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a home. However, many people don't realize that fire has other harmful elements. The smell of smoke can overtake your home and possessions and smoke soot can seriously stain walls that weren't burned by flames. A fire can have disastrous and lasting effects both to your family and your home. When your precious keepsakes are damaged, it can be devastating. At Paul Davis, we understand. That's why our fire repair technicians are here to help. When an emergency strikes, each of our franchises offers 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. The sooner you contact us, the better- we'll be able to reduce the cost of fire and smoke damage to your house.You Can Repair Smoke Damage
Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your house. If you don't start cleaning immediately, closed fireplace flues and small-scale kitchen flare ups can cause discoloration and significant odors. It's best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise the smell of smoke will soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few tips on how to move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop smoke from spreading, turn off your air conditioning.
- Put large fans by open windows and doors to suck out the smokey air.
- When vacuuming ash and soot, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing down on the soot could create stains.
- Wipe down countertops and furniture.
- Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge and use a vinegary spray to get rid of stains.
- Clean every household item that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Deep wash or dry clean any clothing or curtains that were affected.
- Deodorize carpets and window coverings using odor counteractants.
The Smoke Restoration Process
If your house has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the professionals take care of it. Paul Davis offers all-encompassing fire remediation 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.