How You Can Clean Up Fire Damage

Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a home. However, there are many elements of fire, such as smoke and soot, that can be just as harmful. The smell of smoke can overtake your home and possessions, while soot can seriously stain walls that weren’t burned by flames. Fires can damage 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 technicians are here to help. When an emergency strikes, each of our franchises offers 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 house.

How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?

Your home can receive serious soot damage without a major fire breaking out. If you don’t act quickly, closed fireplace flues and smaller kitchen fires 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 are a few ways to move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:

  • Shut off your air conditioning to stop spreading smoke.
  • Put large fans by open doors and windows to suck out the smoke.
  • Vacuum up ash and soot by holding the nozzle right above the soot- pressing down could cause unwanted stains.
  • Clean countertops and furniture with a cloth.
  • Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from ceilings and walls, while using a vinegary spray to get rid of stains.
  • Clean any item in your house that has been affected, including light bulbs.
  • Dry clean or deep wash any clothing or curtains that were affected.
  • Use odor counteractants to deodorize carpets and window coverings.

Our Fire Restoration Process

Does your home have smoke damage? Let the professionals take care of it. Paul Davis offers a variety of soot removal services, such as:

  • 24/7 emergency services- on site 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 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.

Why You Should Rely on Paul Davis

If your home has been ravaged by soot and smoke 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 effectively using productive equipment for our smoke remediation cleaning services, meaning quicker cleanup and cheaper smoke damage restoration costs. Our goal is to have you return to your everyday schedule immediately. Call the smoke damage restoration and smoke cleanup professionals from Paul Davis at 989-894-4450. You’ll get connected to the franchise closest to you.