How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?

Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a building. However, many people are unaware of the other harmful elements of a fire. Your building materials and personal belongings can be overtaken by smoke odor and smoke soot can seriously stain walls. Fires can damage both to your house and your family.

Damages to your cherished possessions can be devastating. That’s why our fire restoration experts are ready to help you restore your damaged possessions. At Paul Davis, every one of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. Contact us as soon as you can, so we can lessen costly fire and smoke damages to your building.

Repairing Fire Damage

Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your house. If you don’t act quickly, closed fireplace flues and small-scale kitchen fires can cause discoloration and strong odors. Unless you address the problem immediately, smoke odor can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to quickly cleanup any smoke damage:

  • To stop spreading smoke, shut off your HVAC system.
  • Position large fans towards open windows and doors to fan out the smokey air.
  • Vacuum up soot and ash by holding the nozzle right above the soot- pressing down could cause unwanted stains.
  • Wipe down countertops and furniture with a cloth.
  • Wipe away soot from ceilings and walls with a dry sponge and use a vinegary spray to get rid of stains.
  • Clean every item in your house that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
  • Dry clean or deep wash any clothing or curtains that were affected.
  • Deodorize carpets and window coverings. We suggest that you use odor counteractants.

The Smoke Restoration Process

If your house has serious smoke damage, it’s best to let the professionals take care of it. At Paul Davis, we offer a variety of smoke repair 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.

You Can Trust Paul Davis

Has your house had recent soot damage? Reach out to the specialists from Paul Davis. You’ll finally get your home back after we’re done with our fire remediation services. Our professionals are highly-trained in effective using the proper equipment for our smoke remediation cleaning methods. We guarantee that you’ll receive quicker cleanup and cheaper smoke damage restoration costs. We want you to return to your normal life immediately. Call the smoke repair services and smoke cleanup technicians from Paul Davis at (636) 324-4011. We’ll help get you in touch with you with the franchise closest to you.