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. Your building materials and personal belongings can be overtaken by smoke odor, while your walls can be stained by smoke soot. A fire can have devastating and lasting effects both to your home and your family.

The specialists from Paul Davis understand that your cherished keepsakes and memories are at stake. That’s why as specialists in smoke and soot damage, we’re here to help restore your damaged possessions. Each Paul Davis franchise provides 24/7 emergency smoke repair services. The sooner you contact us, the better- we’ll be able to lessen the cost of fire and smoke damages to your home.

Cleaning Up Fire Damage

Your home can receive serious smoke or soot damage without a major fire breaking out. Small-scale flare ups and closed fireplace flues can cause discoloration and strong odors if you don’t start cleaning immediately. Unless you address the problem immediately, the smell of smoke can soak into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here are a few ways to quickly cleanup any smoke damage:

  • To stop spreading smoke, shut off your air conditioning.
  • Position large fans towards open doors and windows to fan out the smoke.
  • Vacuum up soot and ash by holding the nozzle right above the soot- pressing down could cause stains.
  • Clean countertops and furniture.
  • Wipe away soot from ceilings and walls with a dry sponge and get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
  • Clean every item in your home that has been affected, such as light bulbs.
  • Dry clean or deep wash any curtains or clothing that were affected.
  • Use odor counteractants to deodorize carpets and window coverings.

Paul Davis’s Fire Restoration Process

Does your home have smoke damage? Let the professionals handle it. Paul Davis offers all-encompassing 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.

Contact Paul Davis Today

If your home has been ravaged by soot and smoke damage, turn to the professionals from Paul Davis. You can get your home back after we’re done with our smoke repair services. Our professionals are specialized in effective using productive equipment during our smoke repair cleaning methods, meaning faster cleanup and lower smoke damage removal costs. We want you to return to your everyday schedule as soon as possible. Reach out the smoke cleanup and smoke damage restoration professionals from Paul Davis at (757) 220-2660. You’ll get connected to the franchise closest to you.