How to Get Rid of a Lingering Smoke Odor Post-Fire

6/15/2021 (Permalink)

Our team of experts are trained on how to properly clean soot and smoke damage.

In the summer, the smell of a fire is perfect when you’re grilling or enjoying a night out by your fire pit. On those occasions, you expect and even cherish the smell of smoke. That’s quite different when you have an unfortunate fire in your home and have to deal with the lingering smoke odor and residue that’s left behind. 

Here are tips for home fire smoke odor removal in Massachusetts after the fire trucks have left and you’ve called your insurance company.

First, don’t just mask the smoke odor. Your goal is to remove it, not cover it. These tips probably won’t remove the odor completely, but they’ll help you to deal with it until you’re able to have the smoke odor removed.

• Take a box of baking soda and sprinkle it over the carpets and rugs in your home where the post-fire smoke aroma lingers. Let it sit for a few hours and then vacuum it up.
• Set out bowls of vinegar in these rooms to counteract the smoke odor.
• Open your windows and place fans to help bring the fresh air in and the smokey air out. 
• Throw any couch slipcovers, bedding, or any other fabric that can be washed in the washing machine for a thorough cleaning. 

Once you’re ready to remove the post-fire smoke odor from your home completely, it’s time to call in the experts. Here at SERVPRO  of Haverhill / Newburyport, we follow the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) standards in the proper removal of odors. 

Plus, we have the training and equipment to identify and eliminate post-fire smoke odors. By identifying the cause of the odor, and determining the conditions where it contacts surfaces, the odor can often be removed over time without a trace. Our technicians have access to several odor removal products capable of penetrating surfaces to neutralize an unpleasant odor thoroughly.

If you need help with your home fire damage restoration, take a look at the steps of our fire damage restoration process, which includes removal of soot and smoke from all surfaces. Contact us here at SERVPRO of Haverhill / Newburyport for an assessment of your fire damage in Massachusetts.