How Can I Clean Up Smoke Damage?

We all know how destructive fire can be in a building. However, many people are unaware of the other harmful elements of a fire. The smell of smoke can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings, while smoke soot can seriously damage walls that weren't burned by flames. Fires can be damaging to both to your home and your family. Damages to your precious possessions can be devastating. That's why as experts in soot and smoke damage, we're ready to help you restore your damaged possessions. At Paul Davis, each of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. Contact us immediately. We'll be able to lessen costly fire and smoke damage to your home.

How Can I Clean Up Smoke Damage?

Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your building. 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 seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here's how you can move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:
  • To stop spreading smoke, shut off your AC.
  • To fan out smokey air, put large fans by open windows and doors.
  • 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.
  • Clean hard surfaces.
  • Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
  • Clean every item in your home that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
  • Deep wash or dry clean any clothing or curtains that were affected.
  • Deodorize window coverings and carpets. We suggest that you use odor counteractants.

Our Smoke Restoration Process

Does your building have smoke damage? Let the experts take care of it. Paul Davis offers a variety of soot repair services, such as:
  • 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.

You Should Rely on Paul Davis

Has your building recently undergone fire damage? Reach out to the professionals from Paul Davis. Our fire remediation services will get your building back to normal sooner rather than later. Our experts are highly-trained in effective smoke repair cleaning methods and using the proper equipment, meaning quicker cleanup and lower smoke damage removal costs. Our goal is to have you return to your everyday schedule immediately. Call the smoke damage restoration and smoke cleanup experts from Paul Davis at +1-250-590-9605. You'll get connected to the franchise closest to you.