Whether it’s due to a recent fire or simply because of people smoking, damage due to smoke can cause a lot of problems for your carpet and furniture. Since nobody likes to live with discolored furniture and bad smells, you need to take some steps to fix the damage. Here are 4 tips on how to clean smoke-damaged carpets and upholstery.
1. Get Rid of Damaged Items
As much as you might not want to admit it, you’ll have to get rid of your most damaged belongings. This includes furniture that is visibly burned or discolored, melted, or burned carpeting, and anything that may have too strong of an odor. Getting rid of these damaged items will reduce the smoky smell in your home and ensure that more soot particles aren’t released as you clean.
2. Air Out Your House
When you’re cleaning smoke-damaged items in your home, it’s important to let your house breathe. Open all the windows that you can and invest in oscillating fans to improve airflow and alleviate smoke odors.
3. Implement a Dehumidifier
Installing a dehumidifier in your home will help speed up the cleaning process. Dehumidifiers remove moisture from the air in your home, keeping it dry enough to make soot particles easier to remove.
4. Deodorize and Clean Your House
The next and most crucial step is to actually clean and deodorize your home properly. This will involve vacuuming carpets and upholstery to remove any lingering soot particles, washing them with solutions designed to remove smoke odor, and disinfecting surfaces with vinegar and baking soda. This can be a difficult task depending on the extent of the damage, so look for residential carpet cleaning services in your area if you think you’ll need the extra help.
Let Canadian Carpet Cleaning Help Clean Your Home After Smoke Damage
If you are in need of professional carpet or upholstery cleaning after smoke damage, contact Canadian Carpet Cleaning to find out more about our cleaning services. We serve homes throughout Whitby, Scarborough, Oshawa, Durham, and the surrounding areas, and are happy to help you restore your carpets and furniture after smoke damage.
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