How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?

Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a building. However, there are many elements of fire, such as soot and smoke, that can be just as detrimental. Smoke odor can overwhelm building materials and personal belongings and soot can seriously stain walls. Experiencing a fire can have disastrous, extreme effects both to your family and your house.

Damages to your precious keepsakes can be devastating. That’s why as fire repair experts, we’re here to help restore your damaged possessions. Every Paul Davis franchise offers 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. Contact us as soon as you can, so we can lessen costly fire and smoke damage to your house.

Fire Damage Can Be Cleaned Up

Your building can receive serious smoke or 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. It’s best that you address the problem immediately. Otherwise smoke will soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few tips on how to quickly cleanup any smoke damage:

  • Shut off your air conditioning to stop spreading smoke.
  • To suck out smokey air, 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 down on the soot could create stains.
  • Use a rag to wipe down countertops and furniture.
  • Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from ceilings and walls and get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
  • Clean every item in your house 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.

Paul Davis’s Smoke Restoration Process

If your building has serious smoke damage, it’s best to let the experts handle it. Paul Davis offers all-encompassing soot remediation 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.

You Should Trust Paul Davis

Has your building recently undergone smoke damage? Reach out to Paul Davis. You can get your home back after we’re done with our smoke repair services. Our experts are specialized in effective smoke remediation cleaning methods and using the proper equipment, meaning quicker cleanup and cheaper smoke damage removal expenses. Our goal is to have you return to your everyday schedule immediately. Reach out the smoke cleanup and fire damage restoration professionals from Paul Davis at (717) 291-6000. You’ll get connected to the franchise closest to you.