How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?

Fire can cause serious damage to a house. However, many people don’t know that fire has other harmful elements. Your home and possessions can be overtaken by the smell of smoke and smoke soot can seriously stain walls that weren’t burned by flames. Experiencing a fire can have devastating and lasting effects both to your house and your family.

At Paul Davis, we understand that your cherished possessions and memories are at stake. That’s why our fire restoration specialists are here to help. When an emergency strikes, each of our franchises provides 24/7 emergency smoke restoration services. Contact us immediately, so we’ll be able to lessen costly fire and smoke damages to your house.

How Can I Clean Up Fire Damage?

Smoke damage can occur without a major fire breaking out in your home. Closed fireplace flues and small-scale kitchen flare ups can cause discoloration and strong odors if you don’t act quickly. Unless you address the problem immediately, the smell of smoke will seep into the walls, carpets and furniture. Here’s how you can quickly cleanup any smoke damage:

  • To stop smoke from spreading, turn off your HVAC system.
  • Move large fans towards open windows and doors to suck out the smoke.
  • When vacuuming soot and ash, hold the nozzle right above the soot to suck it up. Pressing your vacuum down on the soot could create stains.
  • Clean countertops and furniture.
  • Wipe away soot from walls and ceilings with a dry sponge. Meanwhile, get rid of stains with a vinegar spray.
  • Clean every household item that has been affected, including 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.

The Smoke Restoration Process from Paul Davis

If your home has serious smoke damage, it’s best to let the professionals handle it. Paul Davis offers a variety of fire remediation 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 Should Trust Paul Davis

Has your home had recent smoke damage? Reach out to the specialists from Paul Davis. You’ll finally get your home back after we finish our smoke remediation services. Our specialists are specialized in high-quality smoke remediation cleaning methods and using the proper equipment, meaning quicker cleanup and lower smoke damage removal expenses. Our goal is to have you return to your normal life immediately. Reach out the fire damage restoration and smoke cleanup experts from Paul Davis at (281) 886-7755. You’ll get connected to the franchise closest to you.