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Do I Need Smoke Damage Restoration?

The answer to this question depends on what caused the smoke.

If smoke damage was caused by a home fire, you will need smoke restoration services. If you have ever been inside or around a property that has had fire damage, you know the kind of smoky smell that lingers afterwards. The smell is harsher than a cozy campfire, but more natural than cigarette smoke odor. Unfortunately, it lingers longer than most other causes of smoke smells like candles, camping, or smoking as well. If your home or business has fire damage, you will need a professional smoke damage restoration to completely remove the smell that’s left behind. In addition to smoke odor removal, fire restoration companies will remove soot, treat fire damage stains, and remedy smoke discoloration.

If the smoke damage was caused by recreational activities like smoking or lighting candles, you may be able to take care of the smoke damage on your own when the work is more limited in scope. For these types of activities, treating any home items that were exposed to smoke requires proper knowledge of which type of cleaner works best on each. For instance, simple soap and water make the best cleaning solution for upholstered furniture, while baking soda and dishwashing detergent are the best for bedding. If you have individual items that need smoke damage removal, you can likely look for information on how to treat that each piece separately. However, if the tobacco or cigarette smoke is widespread across the home or the result of many years of smoking in a home, you will need a smoke removal company to come in and address these deep-set odors.

Additional resources:
Can Cleaning Products Lock in Smoke Odors?
The Dangers of Candle Smoke
Recovering After a Fire in Your Home
Repairing Fire Damage
What are Fire Restoration Services?
Who Can Help Clean Up after a Fire?
Finding a Good Fire Restoration Company
How to Clean Up after a Home Fire
Fixing Fire Damage
Who Does Smoke Removal?
How to Clean Up Smoke Soot
Cleaning Up Smoke Damage Effectively
What Should You Use to Clean Up Smoke?