How Can I Repair Smoke Damage?
Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a home. However, many people don't know that fire has other harmful elements. Your home and possessions can be overtaken by smoke odor and smoke soot can seriously damage walls. Fires can be damaging to both to your family and your home. The technicians from Paul Davis understand that your cherished possessions and memories are at stake. That's why our experts in smoke and soot are ready to help. Every Paul Davis franchise offers 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us immediately, so we'll be able to reduce the cost of fire and smoke damage to your building.How Can I Repair Smoke Damage?
Your house can receive serious smoke or soot damage without a major fire breaking out. Closed fireplace flues and smaller kitchen fires can cause discoloration and significant odors if you don't act quickly. Unless you address the problem immediately, the smell of smoke can seep 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.
- Position large fans towards open doors and windows to fan out the smokey air.
- Vacuum up ash and soot by holding the nozzle right above the soot- pressing down could cause stains.
- Wipe down countertops and furniture.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from ceilings and walls and use a vinegary spray to get rid of stains.
- Clean any item in your house that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Deodorize window coverings and carpets. We suggest that you use odor counteractants.
Our Services
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, 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.