Ways to Remediate Smoke Damage

Fire can be very damaging to a home. However, many people disregard the other detrimental elements of a fire. The smell of smoke can overtake building materials and personal belongings and smoke soot can seriously stain walls that weren’t burned by flames. A fire can have lasting, catastrophic both to your family and your home.

The technicians from Paul Davis understand any damages to your cherished keepsakes can be disheartening. That’s why as specialists in smoke and soot damage, we’re ready to help restore your damaged possessions. When an emergency strikes, each of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. The sooner you contact us, the better- we’ll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damages to your home.

Smoke Damage Can Be Repaired

Your building can receive serious smoke damage without a major fire. Closed fireplace flues and smaller kitchen fires can cause discoloration and strong odors if you don’t start cleaning immediately. Unless you address the problem immediately, smoke odor can seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to quickly cleanup any smoke damage:

  • Shut off your AC so smoke won’t spread.
  • To push out smokey air, move large fans towards open doors and windows.
  • When vacuuming ash and soot, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing down on the soot could create stains.
  • Use a rag to wipe down countertops and furniture.
  • Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from walls and ceilings. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
  • Clean any item in your home that has been affected, including light bulbs.
  • Deep wash or dry clean any clothing or curtains that were affected.
  • Use odor counteractants to deodorize carpets and window coverings.

Our Smoke Restoration Process

If your building has serious smoke damage, it’s best to let the professionals take care of it. The experts from Paul Davis offer all-encompassing soot repair 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.

Why You Should Rely on Paul Davis

Has your building had recent smoke and soot damage? Turn to the experts from Paul Davis. You can get your home back after we finish our fire remediation services. Our specialists are highly-trained in effective smoke repair cleaning methods and using the proper equipment. We guarantee that you’ll receive quicker cleanup and lower smoke damage removal expenses. We want you to return to your normal life immediately. Reach out the fire remediation services and smoke cleanup professionals from Paul Davis at (770) 796-4848. You’ll get connected to the franchise closest to you.