DIY Tips on Cleaning Up Your Home from Fire and Smoke Damage

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DIY Tips on Cleaning Up Your Home from Fire and
Smoke Damage
House fires are mentally exhausting and
physically destructive. Not only does it result
in loss of properly and unfortunate cases lives,
recovering from a fire can also be difficult. And
putting out the fire is only the beginning in the
process of recovery. The real work starts after
that. Living in a fire affected house without
cleaning it up can prove to be hazardous.
All the smoke and soot that is left behind
can be harmful and should not be neglected at any
cost. Below are some useful DIY tips to help you
clean up your home from fire and smoke damage.
Cleaning Up The Walls Clean all the loose
soot and dust particles from the walls
using a vacuum cleaner. Make a solution
using one gallon of water and 1 tablespoon
of Trisodium Phosphate (TSP), and use a sponge
to wipe the wall surface with it. Dip some rags
into warm water and use it to clean up the walls.
Make sure you are wearing professional rubber
gloves and safety goggles. You can then follow it
up by priming and a fresh coat of paint.
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• Getting Rid of The Odor
• The walls of your house can absorb smoke odor.
  You can use some household items to get rid of
  this smell. Either you can use soapy/detergent
  water to wash down your walls (if washable) or
  you can use white vinegar which also works for
  your floors and furniture. You can also
  consider other alternatives like baking soda,
  activated charcoal, etc. If the fire hadnt been
  a minor one, the damage could be on
  molecular level. In that case, we
  recommend you to take professional help to
  steer clear of any health hazards.
• Cleaning Up Fabrics
• While you might require discarding a considerable
  part of your fabrics, you can still save some of
  them. Use a vacuum clear to get rid of all the
  soot which might stain your textiles further
  if not cleaned immediately. Deodorize the
  carpets, curtains and other fabrics using
  dishwashing detergent or if the fabrics are
  bleach friendly, you can use a solution of
  4-6 tablespoons TSP and a cup of household
  bleach.
• Though there are methods which enable you to
  clean up the mess yourself, its a daunting
  task. Just cleaning it up to make it
  showy again doesnt count. The injurious
  particles can continue to harm you in spite of
  all the hard work on your part. If the fire had
  been intense and you can see soot and smoke
  everywhere, we suggest you to hire
  professional fire damage restoration
  services. Professionals can handle major fire
  damage much better than you can.
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