How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?

We all know how destructive fire can be in a home. However, many people don’t know about the other detrimental elements of a fire. Smoke odor can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings, while your walls can be stained by soot. A fire can have catastrophic, extreme effects both to your house and your family.

The specialists from Paul Davis understand that your precious possessions and memories are at stake. That’s why our fire repair experts are here to help you restore your damaged possessions. When an emergency strikes, each of our franchises offers 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us immediately, so we can reduce the cost of fire and smoke damage to your house.

How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?

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

  • Shut off your HVAC system so smoke won’t spread.
  • To suck out smoke, put large fans by open windows and doors.
  • When vacuuming soot and ash, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing your vacuum down on the soot could create stains.
  • Wipe down countertops and furniture with a cloth.
  • Wipe away soot from ceilings and walls with a dry sponge. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
  • Clean any item that has been affected, including light bulbs.
  • Deep wash or dry clean any curtains or clothing that were affected.
  • Deodorize carpets and window coverings. We suggest that you use odor counteractants.

Our Services

If your home has serious smoke damage, it’s best to let the experts take care of it. Paul Davis offers a variety of soot remediation services, such as:

  • 24/7 emergency services- on site 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 residues 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 are 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

If your home has been ravaged by soot and smoke damage, turn to Paul Davis. You‘ll finally get your home back after we finish our fire repair services. Our professionals are highly-trained in high-quality smoke remediation cleaning services and using the proper equipment, meaning quicker cleanup and lower smoke damage removal expenses. We want you to return to your normal life as soon as possible. Reach out to the smoke cleanup and fire damage restoration professionals from Paul Davis at 989-894-4450. We’ll help connect you with the franchise closest to you.