Do-It-Yourself: Smoke Damage Cleaning
- 1). Start ventilating the area where the fire took place to clear out remaining smoke. Open windows and run fans. A dehumidifier can also help clear away smoke.
- 2). Remove soot from all surfaces using a heavy duty vacuum cleaner. The hose attachment is most effective at removing soot.
- 3). Scrub soot from walls and other surfaces by using a non-water based cleaner and a chemical sponge. The sponge can be found through a cleaning supply company.
- 4). Spray textiles with counteractants to neutralize the smoke odor. These are chemicals that can also be found through cleaning companies. A different counteractant may be needed for different surfaces, so read labels carefully before applying to furniture, carpets, clothing or other surfaces.
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