How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?

We all know how destructive fire can be in a home. However, many people don’t know that fire has other harmful elements. Your home and possessions can be overwhelmed by the smell of smoke, while walls can be stained by smoke soot. Experiencing a fire can have disastrous and lasting effects both to your home and your family.

The technicians from Paul Davis understand that your precious keepsakes and memories are at stake. That’s why our fire restoration experts are ready to help. Every Paul Davis franchise offers 24/7 emergency smoke remediation services. The sooner you contact us, the better- we’ll be able to reduce the cost of fire and smoke damage to your house.

How to Clean Up Fire Damage

Your building can receive serious soot damage without a major fire. 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 will soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here’s how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:

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

Paul Davis’s Services

If your building has serious smoke damage, it’s best to let the experts handle it. The professionals from Paul Davis offer all-encompassing smoke repair 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.

You Should Trust Paul Davis

If your building has been ravaged by soot and smoke damage, turn to Paul Davis. You can get your home back after we finish our fire remediation services. Our professionals are highly-trained in high-quality using productive equipment during our smoke remediation cleaning methods, meaning quicker cleanup and cheaper smoke damage removal costs. We want you to return to your normal life as soon as possible. Reach out to the smoke repair services and smoke cleanup technicians from Paul Davis at 989-894-4450. You’ll get connected to the franchise closest to you.