Paul Davis Restoration Offers Fire and Smoke Damage Tips for Homeowners Returning to Their Properties

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Fire can cause large amounts of damage to your property. Smoke odor invades building materials and personal belongings of every kind. Smoke soot damages walls and other surfaces, and artwork even if flames never touched them.

"Experiencing a fire can be devastating," said Brad Cowan, Senior Vice President of Business Development for Paul Davis, the renowned restoration company whose 380 plus North American franchisees are called to the scene after disasters. The 50-year-old company has restored residential and commercial properties damaged by fire, water, mold, storms and disasters. The professionals at Paul Davis are certified in emergency restoration, reconstruction and remodeling. "We understand that your cherished possessions and memories are at stake. As fire restoration experts, we specialize in soot and smoke damage as well," said Cowan.

Paul Davis recommends the following tips to help minimize the cost and pain of fire and smoke damage as soon as you return to your home:

• Be sure to contact an emergency board-up structural stabilization service
• Use an environmentally friendly product to clean soot and other residue from fire damaged areas such as walls, artwork, bannisters, floors and small items that were exposed.
• Another step to recovery is smoke odor removal, sanitation and air purification. Until the restoration experts can arrive for heavy duty clean-up use fans, air purifiers, open windows to immediately begin circulating clean air through the home.
• Carefully remove and secure damaged household goods, personal possessions and other contents for cleaning and restoration. Put appropriate items in large plastic bags or boxes to set aside for cleaning and restoring. Use pillowcases for items that do not belong in plastic.
• Use industrial grade water extractors, dehumidifiers, air movers and other equipment to efficiently remove water resulting from fire extinguishing efforts.
• To prevent mold and mildew use disinfectants and antimicrobials in areas that have water damage.

"If left untreated, smoke, ash and soot will continue to cause damage, and prolonged exposure permanently harms all surfaces and embeds in fibers," adds Cowan.

If a property has been impacted by smoke, soot or ash residential and commercial owners can call Paul Davis to handle property restoration needs. To get help 24/7 or to find the nearest Paul Davis office, visit PaulDavis.com or call 888-473-7669.

Contact: Rhonda Sanderson
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847-612-9829

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