How to Clean Up Smoke Damage

We all know how destructive fire can be in a building. However, there are many elements of fire, such as soot and smoke, that can be just as detrimental. Smoke odor can overtake your home and possessions and smoke soot can seriously stain walls. Experiencing a fire can have deep-rooted, catastrophic both to your family and your house.

At Paul Davis, we understand any damages to your precious keepsakes can be disheartening. That’s why our specialists in soot and smoke are ready to help. When an emergency strikes, every Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. The sooner you contact us, the better- we’ll be able to reduce costly fire and smoke damages to your home.

Cleaning Up Smoke Damage

Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your house. If you don’t start cleaning immediately, closed fireplace flues and smaller kitchen flare ups can cause discoloration and strong odors. Unless you address the problem immediately, smoke odor will soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here’s how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:

  • To stop spreading smoke, turn off your AC.
  • To fan out smokey air, position large fans towards open doors and windows.
  • When vacuuming ash and soot, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing down on the soot could cause stains.
  • Clean hard surfaces.
  • Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge and use a vinegary spray to get rid of stains.
  • Clean every 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 window coverings and carpets.

Paul Davis’s Fire Restoration Process

If your house has serious smoke damage, it’s best to let the professionals handle it. The professionals from Paul Davis offer a variety of soot removal services. These include:

  • 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

Has your house had recent soot damage? Turn to Paul Davis. You‘ll finally get your home back after we’re done with our smoke restoration services. Our experts are specialized in effective using the proper equipment for our smoke repair cleaning services, meaning quicker cleanup and lower smoke damage removal costs. We want you to return to your everyday schedule as soon as possible. Call the fire damage restoration and smoke cleanup specialists from Paul Davis at (585) 647-9933. Our experts connect you with the franchise closest to you.