Smoke Damage Can Be Repaired
Everyone knows how damaging fire can be in a home. However, there are many elements of fire, including smoke and soot, that can be just as harmful. Your home and possessions can be overtaken by the smell of smoke, while soot can seriously damage walls. Fires can have devastating effects on both to your house and your family. At Paul Davis, we understand that your precious possessions and memories are at stake. That's why as fire repair technicians, we're here to help. Every Paul Davis franchise offers 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.Smoke Damage Can Be Cleaned Up
Your house can undergo serious smoke damage without a major fire breaking out. Smaller kitchen fires and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and significant odors if you don't act quickly. Unless you address the problem immediately, the smell of smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to quickly cleanup any smoke damage:- To stop smoke from spreading, turn off your air conditioning.
- To fan out smokey air, position large fans towards open doors and windows.
- When vacuuming soot and ash, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing down on the soot could cause stains.
- Use a cloth to clean hard surfaces.
- Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from ceilings and walls. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
- Clean any household item that has been affected, including light bulbs.
- Deep wash or dry clean any curtains or clothing that were affected.
- Use odor counteractants to deodorize carpets and window coverings.
The Smoke Restoration Process
Does your house have smoke damage? Let the professionals handle it. At Paul Davis, we offer all-encompassing smoke repair 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.