Fire can cause significant damage to a home. However, there are many elements of fire, including soot and smoke, that are just as destructive. The smell of smoke can overtake building materials and personal belongings and smoke soot can seriously stain walls that weren’t burned by flames. Fires can damage both to your family and your home.
At Paul Davis, we understand any damages to your cherished possessions can be disheartening. That’s why as experts in smoke and soot damage, we’re here to help you restore your damaged possessions. When an emergency strikes, each of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. The sooner you contact us, the better- we’ll be able to lessen the cost of fire and smoke damage to your home.
Ways to Repair Smoke Damage
Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your house. Closed fireplace flues and small-scale kitchen flare ups can cause discoloration and significant odors if you don’t start cleaning immediately. It’s best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise the smell of smoke will soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here’s how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:
- Shut off your air conditioning to stop spreading smoke.
- Move large fans towards open doors and windows to fan out the smoke.
- Vacuum up soot and ash by holding the nozzle right above the soot- pressing down could create unwanted stains.
- Wipe down countertops and furniture with a rag.
- Wipe away soot from ceilings and walls with a dry sponge and get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean every item that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
- Dry clean or deep wash any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Use odor counteractants to deodorize carpets and window coverings.
Our Fire Restoration Process
If your house has serious smoke damage, it’s best to let the experts take care of it. Paul Davis offers a variety of fire removal services. These include:
- 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.
Contact Paul Davis Today
If your house has been ravaged by soot and smoke damage, turn to Paul Davis. You can get your home back after we’re done with our fire remediation services. Our experts are highly-trained in high-quality smoke remediation cleaning methods and using the proper equipment, meaning faster cleanup and cheaper smoke damage restoration costs. Our goal is to have you return to your normal life immediately. Reach out the smoke cleanup and fire damage restoration professionals from Paul Davis at 570-402-2300. You’ll get connected to the franchise closest to you.
