How Can I Clean Up Smoke Damage?

Unfortunately, fire can have extremely damaging effects on a home. However, there are many elements of fire, including soot and smoke, that can be just as destructive. Smoke odor can overwhelm your home and possessions, while smoke soot can seriously stain walls. Fires can damage both to your house and your family.

When your cherished possessions are damaged, it can be disheartening. Paul Davis understands. That’s why our fire restoration specialists are here to help. When an emergency strikes, each of our franchises offers 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us immediately. We’ll be able to lessen costly fire and smoke damages to your building.

Smoke Damage Can Be Cleaned Up

Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your house. If you don’t start cleaning immediately, small-scale kitchen flare ups and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and strong odors. Unless you address the problem immediately, the smell of smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few tips on how to move fast and cleanup any smoke damage:

  • Turn off your AC so smoke won’t spread.
  • To suck out smoke, position large fans towards open doors and windows.
  • When vacuuming soot and ash, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing down on the soot could create stains.
  • Wipe down hard surfaces with a rag.
  • Use a dry sponge to wipe away soot from ceilings and walls, while using a vinegary spray to wipe away stains.
  • Clean any item in your house that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
  • Dry clean or deep wash any curtains or clothing that were affected.
  • Deodorize carpets and window coverings using odor counteractants.

Our Smoke Restoration Process

If your house has serious smoke damage, it’s best to let the experts take care of it. Paul Davis offers all-encompassing smoke removal services, such as:

  • 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.

You Can Trust Paul Davis

If your house has been ravaged by soot and smoke damage, turn to the experts from Paul Davis. Our fire remediation services will get your house back to normal sooner rather than later. Our experts are specialized in high-quality smoke remediation cleaning services and using the proper equipment. We guarantee that you’ll receive quicker cleanup and lower smoke damage restoration costs. We want you to return to your normal life as soon as possible. Call the smoke cleanup and fire damage restoration technicians from Paul Davis at (402) 553-0373. Our experts connect you with the franchise closest to you.