How Can I Clean Up Smoke Damage?

Fire can cause serious damage to a home. However, many people don’t know that fire has other harmful elements. Your home and possessions can be overtaken by the smell of smoke, while smoke soot can seriously damage walls that weren’t burned by flames. Fires can be damaging to both to your house and your family.

At Paul Davis, we understand any damages to your cherished keepsakes can be disheartening. That’s why as fire restoration technicians, we’re here to help. At Paul Davis, each of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. Contact us as soon as you can, so we’ll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damage to your home.

Repairing Smoke Damage

Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your house. If you don’t act quickly, closed fireplace flues and smaller kitchen flare ups can cause discoloration and significant odors. It’s best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise the smell of smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:

  • Turn off your air conditioning to stop smoke from spreading.
  • Move large fans towards open doors and windows to suck out the smoke.
  • 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.
  • Use a cloth to wipe down hard surfaces.
  • Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge. Meanwhile, use a vinegary spray to get rid of stains.
  • Clean any item that has been affected, including light bulbs.
  • Dry clean or deep wash any curtains or clothing that were affected.
  • Use odor counteractants to deodorize window coverings and carpets.

The Smoke Restoration Process from Paul Davis

If your house has serious smoke damage, it’s best to let the professionals take care of it. The technicians from Paul Davis offer a variety of fire remediation 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 Trust Paul Davis

Has your house undergone smoke and soot damage? Reach out to the specialists from Paul Davis. You‘ll finally get your home back after we finish our smoke remediation services. Our experts are highly-trained in high-quality smoke remediation cleaning methods and using the proper equipment. We guarantee that you’ll receive faster cleanup and cheaper smoke damage restoration expenses. We want you to return to your normal life immediately. Reach out the smoke cleanup and smoke damage restoration technicians from Paul Davis at 610 328 5901. Our experts connect you with the franchise closest to you.