How Can I Clean Up Smoke 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 destructive. Smoke odor can overwhelm your home and possessions and smoke soot can seriously damage walls that weren’t burned by flames. Fires can have devastating effects on both to your family and your house.

The specialists from Paul Davis understand any damages to your cherished possessions can be disheartening. That’s why as fire restoration technicians, we’re ready to help you restore your damaged possessions. At Paul Davis, every one of our franchises offers 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. Contact us immediately, so we can reduce costly fire and smoke damage to your house.

Cleaning Up Smoke Damage

Your building can receive serious smoke damage without a major fire breaking out. Smaller kitchen flare ups and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and significant odors if you don’t act quickly. Unless you address the problem immediately, smoke will soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here’s how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:

  • To stop spreading smoke, shut off your AC.
  • Put large fans by open doors and windows to push out the smokey air.
  • Vacuum up soot and ash by holding the nozzle right above the soot. Pressing down could create unwanted stains.
  • Use a rag to wipe down hard surfaces.
  • Wipe away soot from ceilings and walls with a dry sponge. Meanwhile, use a vinegary spray to wipe away stains.
  • Clean any item in your home that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
  • Dry clean or deep wash any clothing or curtains that were affected.
  • Deodorize window coverings and carpets using odor counteractants.

The Fire Restoration Process

Does your building have smoke damage? Let the professionals take care of it. Paul Davis offers a variety of fire remediation 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 building recently undergone soot damage? Reach out to the professionals from Paul Davis. After we finish up our restorations services, you’ll have your house back sooner rather than later. Our professionals are highly-trained in effective using productive equipment for our smoke remediation cleaning services. We guarantee that you’ll receive quicker cleanup and cheaper smoke damage repair expenses. We want you to return to your everyday schedule immediately. Call the smoke damage restoration and smoke cleanup professionals from Paul Davis at (585) 647-9933. Our experts connect you with the franchise closest to you.