AES fire and smoke damage team can repair more damage than you may have thought possible. The AES team is fully trained in cleanup for all of these types of damage, including certification in smoke removal using the Unsmoke system. Our team will evaluate your situation and guide you in finding the best ways to repair your damaged building and belongings, including identifying structural issues, removing damaged finishes from surfaces, and taking movable items to our climate-controlled workspaces for smoke decontamination

Tips on Fire Damage
Do:

• Clean and protect chrome trim on appliances with a light coating of vaseline or oil.
• Blow off or brush-vacuum loose smoke particles from upholstery, drapery and carpet
• Open windows for ventilation
• Change furnace filter if furnace is operating
• Empty freezer and refrigerator completely if electricity is turned off, and prop doors open with a rolled paper towel or newspaper
• Clean and protect smoked bathroom faucets, tub fittings and towe bars with a light coating of oil
• Pour antifreeze in toilet bowls, sinks and tubs to prevent freezing if heat is off in winter
• Wash plants with water on both sides of leaves (water softener helps)
• Call a plumber to drain heating system if heat is off in winter
• Remove pets (especially birds) to clean environments

Do Not:

• Wipe or attempt to wash walls, ceilings or other absorbent surfaces
• Use upholstered furniture if it can be avoided
• Use exposed food items, or canned goods which have been subjected to excessive heat
• Use TVs, stereos, or electrical appliances until they have been cleaned and checked
• Send smoked garments to an ordinary dry cleaner, improper cleaning may set in smoke and odor