Cleaning and Stain Removal - getting smoke smell out of the house
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dionnec
03-24-09, 07:58 PM
We just recently had a small fire in our washroom with our dryer. There was no real damage just the soot and the smell of the smoke is left around the house. Is there any way I can get the smell out of my home without paying an outrages amount of money to profesionals?
mitch17
03-24-09, 10:48 PM
I'd pay the money to the professionals. They have knowledge, equipment and supplies you don't which will make all the difference in the world. I have been where you are, I am speaking from experience. Fire fighters usually have lists of the companies who do good work, your insurance company might as well.
Docduck
03-24-09, 10:56 PM
i agree with mitch...im not saying some people dont jack up prices...but there are some considerations that you have to make
professionals
1: Have the knowledge on were to look for the damage and what to expect..
you may think you know were and what needs done..but may end up spending more time and money trying this or that
2: Have the insurance and licenses to handle the commerical chemicals and equipment.
You may be able to rent some of the equipment and find some decent cleaners...but in the end you may not rent the right ones or damage the house or endanger yourself in the process... ie: ozone
3: You insurance should cover this minus your deductable.
So you would only be out that money...not that bad of a deal
4:Reselling your home
When you sell a home in most states you are required to disclose water or fire damage. Including what you did to correct it. If you fail to disclose and the new owners have issues you could be held liable. Which will cost $$$$ to correct. If looks a whole lot better to put on that form the name of a company who did the work with a contract or invoice to prove.
I ran into a house that a person "fixed" they attempted to resell at 68k...inspection showed up a list of problems...property finnaly sold after 1 1/2 years for under 50k. And during this time owners still had to carry the mortgage and insurance.
professionals
1: Have the knowledge on were to look for the damage and what to expect..
you may think you know were and what needs done..but may end up spending more time and money trying this or that
2: Have the insurance and licenses to handle the commerical chemicals and equipment.
You may be able to rent some of the equipment and find some decent cleaners...but in the end you may not rent the right ones or damage the house or endanger yourself in the process... ie: ozone
3: You insurance should cover this minus your deductable.
So you would only be out that money...not that bad of a deal
4:Reselling your home
When you sell a home in most states you are required to disclose water or fire damage. Including what you did to correct it. If you fail to disclose and the new owners have issues you could be held liable. Which will cost $$$$ to correct. If looks a whole lot better to put on that form the name of a company who did the work with a contract or invoice to prove.
I ran into a house that a person "fixed" they attempted to resell at 68k...inspection showed up a list of problems...property finnaly sold after 1 1/2 years for under 50k. And during this time owners still had to carry the mortgage and insurance.