Smoke Damage Can Be Remediated

Fire can be very destructive to a home. However, there are many elements of fire, including soot and smoke, that are just as harmful. Your home and possessions can be overwhelmed by smoke odor, while smoke soot can seriously stain walls that weren’t burned by flames. Experiencing a fire can have lasting, devastating both to your family and your home.

At Paul Davis, we understand any damages to your precious possessions can be disheartening. That’s why as experts in soot and smoke damage, we’re ready to help. Every Paul Davis franchise offers 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damages to your building.

Cleaning Up Smoke Damage

Your building can undergo serious soot damage without a major fire breaking out. 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, the smell of smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few tips on how to quickly cleanup any smoke damage:

  • Turn off your air conditioning to stop smoke from spreading.
  • To fan out smoke, put large fans by open windows and doors.
  • Vacuum up soot and ash by holding the nozzle right above the soot. Pressing down could create stains.
  • Use a cloth to clean hard surfaces.
  • Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from walls and ceilings. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
  • Clean any household item that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
  • Deep wash or dry clean 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 building has serious smoke damage, it’s best to let the professionals take care of it. Paul Davis offers a variety of smoke repair services, such as:

  • 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.

Contact Paul Davis Today

If your building has been ravaged by soot and smoke damage, turn to the professionals from Paul Davis. You can get your home back after we finish our fire repair services. Our experts are highly-trained in effective smoke remediation cleaning services and using the proper equipment. We guarantee that you’ll receive faster cleanup and cheaper smoke damage removal expenses. Our goal is to have you return to your normal life as soon as possible. Reach out the smoke remediation services and smoke cleanup experts from Paul Davis at (301) 948-8008. We’ll help get you in touch with you with the franchise closest to you.