How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?

Everyone knows how destructive fire can be in a house. However, many people don’t realize that fire has other harmful elements. The smell of smoke can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings, while walls can be damaged by smoke soot. Fires can have devastating effects on both to your family and your home.

The professionals from Paul Davis understand any damages to your cherished possessions can be disheartening. That’s why our fire repair specialists are here to help. At Paul Davis, each of our franchises offers 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll be able to lessen the cost of fire and smoke damage to your building.

You Can Repair Fire Damage

Your home can receive serious soot or smoke damage without a major fire breaking out. If you don’t act quickly, smaller kitchen fires and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and strong odors. Unless you address the problem immediately, smoke odor will seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few tips on how to move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:

  • To stop spreading smoke, shut off your AC.
  • To push out smoke, move large fans towards open doors and windows.
  • When vacuuming ash and soot, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing your vacuum down on the soot could create stains.
  • Wipe down hard surfaces with a cloth.
  • Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge, while using a vinegary spray to get rid of stains.
  • Clean any item in your home that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
  • Deep wash or dry clean any curtains or clothing that were affected.
  • Use odor counteractants to deodorize carpets and window coverings.

The Smoke Restoration Process

If your home has serious smoke damage, it’s best to let the professionals take care of it. At Paul Davis, we offer all-encompassing fire repair services. These include:

  • 24/7 emergency services- onsite 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 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

Has your home recently undergone soot damage? Turn to Paul Davis. Our smoke restoration services will get your home back to normal sooner rather than later. Our experts are specialized in effective using productive equipment for our smoke repair cleaning methods. We guarantee that you’ll receive quicker cleanup and lower smoke damage removal expenses. Our goal is to have you return to your everyday schedule as soon as possible. Reach out the fire damage restoration and smoke cleanup technicians from Paul Davis at (585) 647-9933. We’ll get you in touch with you with the franchise closest to you.