How to Get Rid of Smoke Smell After a House Fire
Even a small kitchen fire can leave the whole house smelling like smoke. Opening windows helps for a day, then the smell comes back.
Why it lingers
Smoke gets into porous materials: drywall, insulation, carpet, cabinets and the ductwork. Painting over it just traps it.
What actually works
- Clean soot off hard surfaces with the right cleaners, not just soap and water
- Remove materials that can't be cleaned, like burned insulation
- Deodorize the space with equipment made for it, like ozone or hydroxyl treatment
- Seal and paint once the odor is gone, not before
We handle the cleanup, odor treatment and repairs, and we work with your insurance company on the scope. See fire and smoke damage.
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