Smoke Damage Can Be Repaired
Everyone knows how destructive fire can be in a house. However, there are many elements of fire, such as smoke and soot, that are just as destructive. Smoke odor can overwhelm your home and possessions and walls can be stained by smoke soot. A fire can have devastating and lasting effects both to your house and your family. At Paul Davis, we understand that your precious possessions and memories are at stake. That's why our specialists in smoke and soot are ready to help. At Paul Davis, each of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us as soon as you can. We'll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damage to your building.How Can I Repair Smoke Damage?
Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your building. If you don't act quickly, smaller kitchen flare ups and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and strong odors. Unless you address the problem immediately, smoke odor will soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop smoke from spreading, turn off your AC.
- Put large fans by open doors and windows to fan out the smoke.
- When vacuuming soot and ash, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing down on the soot could cause stains.
- Clean hard surfaces.
- Wipe away soot from ceilings and walls with a dry sponge. Meanwhile, use a vinegary spray to wipe away stains.
- Clean every item in your house that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
- Deep wash or dry clean any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Use odor counteractants to deodorize carpets and window coverings.
Paul Davis's Services
If your building has serious smoke damage, it's best to let the professionals take care of it. At Paul Davis, we offer all-encompassing soot repair services, such as:- 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.