If you had a fire in your home, you know that the smell of smoke does not leave easily. Luckily for you, there are ways that you can get rid of it. Here are some helpful tips that you can try out to get rid of the smoke smell in your home after a fire.
Clean Thoroughly
Smoke sticks to a lot of furniture and other items in your home. For instance, if you were to smoke a lot of cigarettes inside your home, it would stick to the sofa, carpeting, etc. So, you now have to clean those items thoroughly because that could be the source of the lingering smoke smell. Clean up all the items and surfaces that were affected by smoke damage after you have Fire damage repair Glendale, Arizona done to get rid of the last evidence of fire.
For instance, you will want to keep fabric items like rugs, decorative cushions, curtains, etc. Out of your home until you fully get rid of the smoke smell. Even after you clean these items and get other fire damage repair Glendale, Arizona services done in your home, it will absorb the smoke smell anger if there is still any lingering in your home. Wash and clean those items and keep them out of the property till then.
Do not forget about the upholstery and carpeting in your home. Those really suck up all the smell but thankfully there is a quick solution. Sprinkle baking soda onto the affected areas then allow the baking soda to absorb the scent for 24 hours. Afterward, use a vacuum (one which a HEPA filter is recommended) to clean up the baking soda. You could also steam clean these items, but be careful with more delicate materials such as silk.
Air It Out
An easy step that you can take to remove the smell of smoke is by airing your house out. Keeping everything shut and not letting airflow around your home will keep the scent stagnant. Open up all the doors and windows of your home (make sure you do not leave) to let the fresh air in and blow out all the smoke. You can use fans to let air flow out of your house too to encourage more fresh air to come in and for the smoke to leave.
Repaint the Walls
If you have tried a few tricks and there is still the scent of smoke in your house, the issue might be with your walls. The paint on the walls can absorb the smell of smoke so you will have to repaint your walls. Use glycol- or ammonia-based cleaning products to wash the walls first to neutralize the smell. Rinse them after you are done and let them dry well. Seal in the odors with a paint primer when it is dry then put latex paint over it.
A fire in your home can be stressful and having the lingering smell of smoke is a nasty reminder of what happened. Luckily, you do not have to be reminded of it once you follow the tips above to get rid of the smoke smell.
Fire damage repair Glendale, Arizona is not a DIY project and our team at ASAP Restoration is always here to help you. Contact us today and let us know how we can be of service.
