How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?

Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a building. However, many people don’t know that fire has other harmful elements. The smell of smoke can overtake your home and possessions, while walls can be damaged by soot. Fires can be damaging to both to your family and your home.

At Paul Davis, we understand any damages to your precious possessions can be disheartening. That’s why as fire repair technicians, we’re here to help you restore your damaged possessions. Each Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. Contact us immediately, so we can lessen the cost of fire and smoke damage to your home.

You Can Cleaning Up Fire Damage

Your house can receive serious soot damage without a major fire breaking out. Closed fireplace flues and smaller 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 can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here’s how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:

  • Turn off your air conditioning so smoke won’t spread.
  • Move large fans towards open doors and windows to push out the smokey air.
  • When vacuuming ash and soot, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing your vacuum down on the soot could cause stains.
  • Clean hard surfaces with a rag.
  • Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge. Meanwhile, use a vinegary spray to get rid of 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.
  • Deodorize window coverings and carpets using odor counteractants.

The Fire Restoration Process from Paul Davis

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

Has your house undergone soot damage? Turn to Paul Davis. After we we’re done with our restorations services, you’ll have your home back sooner rather than later. Our professionals are specialized in high-quality smoke remediation cleaning services and using the proper equipment, meaning faster cleanup and cheaper smoke damage removal costs. We want you to return to your normal life immediately. Call the smoke cleanup and fire repair services professionals from Paul Davis at (800) 951-9283. We’ll get you in touch with you with the franchise closest to you.