How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?

Everyone knows how damaging fire can be in a building. However, many people are unaware of the other harmful elements of a fire. Your home and possessions can be overwhelmed by smoke odor and soot can seriously stain walls. A fire can have catastrophic and extreme effects both to your family and your home.

When your precious keepsakes are damaged, it can be disheartening. At Paul Davis, we understand. That’s why our fire restoration experts are here to help. Each Paul Davis franchise offers 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll be able to reduce the cost of fire and smoke damages to your building.

How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?

Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your house. Closed fireplace flues and smaller 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 smoke odor can seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here’s how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:

  • To stop smoke from spreading, turn off your AC.
  • Position large fans towards open windows and doors 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 cause stains.
  • Use a cloth to wipe down countertops and furniture.
  • Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
  • Clean every 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.

Paul Davis’s Services

Does your house have smoke damage? Let the professionals handle it. Paul Davis offers all-encompassing fire removal 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.

Contact Paul Davis Today

If your house has been ravaged by soot and smoke damage, turn to the experts from Paul Davis. You can get your home back after we’re done with our smoke remediation services. Our experts are highly-trained in effective using productive equipment for our smoke repair cleaning services, meaning quicker cleanup and lower smoke damage restoration costs. Our goal is to have you return to your normal life as soon as possible. Call the smoke cleanup and smoke damage restoration professionals from Paul Davis at 1-866-323-7285. You’ll get connected to the franchise closest to you.