When the smoke clears,


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If you have been affected by the Spokane Area Fires, call 509-218-5076 for immediate fire damage assistance.

Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration

We understand how emotional and stressful a fire can be. Whether you’re dealing with minor smoke odor or extensive structural damage, our certified technicians use professional-grade equipment and proven IICRC protocols to restore your home safely.

Crazy Clean Cleaning & Restoration provides professional fire damage restoration services throughout Post Falls, Spokane, and the surrounding areas - helping homeowners and businesses rebuild with safety, care, and efficiency. Locally owned and operated since 2012, we’ve maintained a 5-star reputation for over 14 years by consistently delivering exceptional service and customer satisfaction.

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Fire & Smoke Damage Services

Smoke & Wildfire Cleanup

Fire doesn't just damage what the flames touch - even homes that weren't directly touched by flames can suffer real damage from infiltration alone. Smoke, soot, and heat can travel through a home in minutes - settling into carpet, drywall, ductwork, and personal belongings far from the source of the fire.

Soot Removal & Deodorization

Soot doesn't clean like ordinary dirt. Scrubbing it the wrong way can grind it deeper into surfaces and make staining permanent. Our process incorporates structural soot cleanup, HVAC and ductwork cleaning, and professional deodorization that removes odor at the source without masking it.

Water Damage from Firefighting Efforts

Putting out a fire often means water damage on top of smoke damage. As a 5-star certified water damage restoration company, we handle both in a single call so mold doesn't become your next emergency.

Fire Insurance Claim Support & Reconstruction

Fire claims can be some of the most complex insurance claims there are. We document everything, communicate directly with your adjuster, and coordinate with trusted local subcontractors for drywall, paint, electrical, and full reconstruction, so you have one point of contact from your first call to your final walkthrough.

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Why Professional Fire Damage Restoration Matters

After a fire, it's natural to want to grab a sponge, open the windows, and start cleaning. But fire and smoke damage is different from everyday dirt or dust. Fire damage leaves behind soot, smoke residue, and microscopic particles that can continue affecting your home long after the flames are extinguished.

Soot is created when materials burn incompletely. Depending on the fire, it may contain ash, acids, heavy metals, and chemicals released from plastics, electronics, insulation, treated wood, furniture, and other household materials. Attempting to clean contaminated materials without proper protective equipment often releases additional particles and presents a serious respiratory health hazard. Children, older adults, and those with asthma or other respiratory conditions are often more sensitive to these airborne particles.

For many people, lingering smoke and soot can contribute to:

  • Eye, nose, and throat irritation

  • Persistent smoke odors

  • Coughing or respiratory discomfort

  • Worsened asthma or allergy symptoms

  • Reduced indoor air quality

Because of these hazards, restoration professionals wear specialized protective equipment and deploy proper containment to reduce the spread of contaminants while safely removing soot and smoke residue from your home.

Common Causes of Fire Damage We Address

  • Wildfire Smoke Damage

  • Kitchen & Cooking Fires

  • Electrical Fires

  • Heating Equipment Malfunctions

  • Chimney & Fireplace Fires

  • Candle & Open Flame Accidents

Smoke damage that isn't addressed quickly can lead to:

  • Permanent Soot Staining: Soot is acidic and continues to etch deeper into paint, plastics, and finishes the longer it sits.

  • Metal Corrosion: Chrome, brass, and electronics can begin corroding from smoke residue within hours.

  • Deep-Set Odor: Smoke odor absorbs into porous materials like carpet, drywall, upholstery, insulation. and becomes far harder to remove the longer it's left untreated.

Our Fire Damage Restoration Process

Step 1:

Assess

First, an assessment must be conducted to scope the full extent of damage and required restoration. During your scheduled appointment, a certified project manager will determine what’s salvageable, document damage for insurance, outline a custom restoration plan and provide an initial estimate for completion.

Step 2:

Repair

We remove unsalvegable materials and remove soot from walls, ceilings, and surfaces using specialized products to eliminate residues without spreading contamination. We deploy HEPA air scrubbers, ozone generators, and thermal fogging to purify air and neutralize odors embedded in soft goods, ducts, and structural materials.

Step 3:

Restore

Once cleaning is complete, we coordinate repairs or full rebuilds as needed - from drywall and flooring to structural framing and finish work.

Common Fire Damage Questions

  • Most policies cover fire and smoke damage, including many cases of wildfire smoke infiltration without direct flame contact. Contact your provider for your specific policy details. Our in-house licensed insurance adjuster will work with your provider to ensure you receive maximum coverage.

  • While a strong smoke odor may mildly improve over time, it will not eventually disappear. Smoke particles remain trapped inside porous materials and continue producing odors unless removed.

  • Yes. Smoke odor and fine soot particles travel through windows, doors, and HVAC systems and settle deep into carpet, drywall, and fabric - even without visible fire damage.

  • DIY cleanup often spreads soot deeper and can set odor permanently. We utilize HEPA scrubbers, thermal fogging, specialized equipment and products to remove it at the source.

  • Almost always. Smoke and soot travel through ductwork and recirculate odor if not addressed.

Fire Damage Tips

What to Do After a Fire

✅ Call a Professional Restoration Company Immediately — early mitigation is the biggest factor in what can be saved.

✅ Contact Your Insurance Provider to begin your claim as soon as it's safe to do so.

✅ Photograph the Damage before any cleanup begins, if it's safe to do so.

✅ Protect Unaffected Areas with plastic sheeting or clean cloths if you're able.

✅ Keep HVAC systems off until a professional can inspect and clean the ductwork.

🚫 Don't Re-Enter the Home until it's been cleared safe by fire officials.

🚫 Don't Attempt DIY Soot Cleanup - wiping surfaces, making staining permanent. or scrubbing soot often grinds it deeper into surfaces, making staining permanent.

🚫 Don't Turn On Your HV AC System - running it can spread soot and ash through ductwork into unaffected rooms.

🚫 Don't Wash Smoke-Damaged Fabrics in a normal wash cycle before professional pretreatment - it can set the odor and stains permanently.

 

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