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What is Smoke Damage Cleanup?

Smoke cleanup is the process of removing odors after a fire. This includes ventilating the area, purifying the air and deodorizing items in your home. Depending on the extent of the smoke damage, it may be necessary to seal walls or replace wood items.

What are the Main Causes of Smoke Damage?

Most fires produce smoke that can leave odors throughout your home. Since smoke is lighter than air, it can spread further than flames.

Grease and Oil Fires – Most types of oils and fats used in cooking can produce a significant amount of thick smoke, even without catching on fire. Smoke from cooking oil fires can cause significant odors. Smokey smells are likely to cling to kitchen walls, ceilings, and cabinets and may spread throughout your home too.
Other Kitchen Fires – Kitchens are prone to many other types of fires, including fires in toasters, microwaves, ovens, and on the stovetop. Depending on the source and cause of the fire, they may produce smoke that can spread throughout the kitchen and even to other rooms.
Electrical or Wiring Fires – Electrical outlets and wire are normally safe and pose a very low risk of fire. However, older wiring, outdated outlets, and improper use are more likely to cause fires and smoke. Overloaded outlets and circuits pose the biggest risk of causing smoke damage.
Fireplace and Chimney Fires – Fireplaces and chimneys have a very low risk of smoke damage while they are in proper working order. However, improper use or maintenance can cause smoke odors backing up into your home.
Candle Fires – Candles usually burn cleanly and produce very little smoke. However, heavy perfumes and other additives can create more pungent odors. Additionally, burning candles too long or allowing them to get too hot may result in out of control fires that produce heavy black smoke.
Cigarette Smoke – While not technically fires, smoking cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other tobacco products are still likely to leave residue and odors throughout your home or business. Prolonged or heavy use of cigarettes and tobacco are likely to create overwhelming and persistent odors.

What is the Difference Between Smoke and Soot?

Both smoke and soot are produced during a fire. Although they can both damage your home, they are different. Smoke is the visible vapor and gases produced as a result of a fire. Smoke contains carbon monoxide and other gases released by the flames that create strong odors. Soot, on the other hand, is the solid particles produced as byproducts from a fire.

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The amount of smoke involved impacts how to deodorize and remove smells after a fire. Since smoke travels further than flames, you may need to clean and deodorize rooms throughout your home or property not affected by flames. Removing smoke smells and deodorizing after a fire takes hard work and can be extremely time-consuming.

How Do You Clean Up Smoke Damage?

Removing smoke odors starts with deodorizing your home. If necessary, walls and ceilings are painted with a sealer to encapsulate the smoke damage. Some materials like wood and cabinets may need to be completely replaced to get rid of the smoke smell.

Remove Smoke Odors
Depending on the extent of the smoke involved, there are different processes for deodorizing after a fire. For a small fire, ventilating the area may be effective. Unfortunately, even with improved ventilation, many materials can absorb smoke odors.

For larger fires, deodorizing after smoke damage requires other methods. This may include treating surfaces with commercial deodorizing chemicals specifically designed to neutralize smoke smells. For persistent or overwhelming smokey smells, it may be necessary to use an ozone generator. These machines produce ozone (O3) molecules that help to remove fire and smoke odors.

While ozone generators can be effective, it still may require several cycles in each room to effectively remove smoke odors. These machines are also dangerous to operate and you must completely vacate the area while they are in use. For this reason, we advise that only trained professionals use ozone generators to remove smoke and fire odors.
Seal and Paint Walls and Ceilings to Encapsulate Smoke Odors
While most smoke smells can be removed through other methods, it may be necessary to encapsulate them in some cases. Odor blocking paints can seal walls and ceilings, helping to eliminate the smell of smoke after a fire. The walls need to be clean and free of debris before painting and you may need to apply several coats of sealer. In rare cases, you may need to replace portions of the drywall.
Replace Drywall, Carpeting, Wood, or Cabinets
In some extremely rare situations, it may be necessary to refinish or completely replace porous materials to completely eliminate smoke smells. Drywall, carpeting, wood, and cabinets may become so contaminated with smoke that the only option is to dispose of them. Hardwood floors may need to be sanded and refinished to remove odors from a fire.

How Much Does It Cost to Clean Up Smoke Damage?

Smoke damage restoration usually costs between $200 and $1,400 depending on the circumstances. The types of materials involved, the size of the area and the cause of the fire will determine the overall cost of smoke removal.

There could be additional costs fire damage restoration costs as well. Your smoke restoration technician will provide a detailed estimate for cleanup and removal services after assessing the damage.

In most cases, smoke damage and fires are covered by standard homeowners insurance. If you are filing a claim, we work with all insurance companies.

Why Hire a Smoke Removal and Cleanup Company?

Smoke and soot travel further than flames, so cleanup can be a challenge. Our fire cleanup technicians have the training to identify and remove smoke and soot damage from your home or business.

After an assessment, they can begin removing smoke from your property immediately. Call 1-888-443-3110 to speak with a smoke and fire damage clean up contractor for a free, no-obligation estimate.

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30-Minute Response Time Smoke and soot are acidic and can begin to do permanent damage within hours. We offer a 30-minute rapid response to limit the damage and reduce the cost of repairs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smoke Removal

These are some of the most commonly asked questions about the smoke cleanup process. If you still have questions, call us now to speak with a certified fire damage restoration specialist.

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