How To Clean Your House After Smoke Damage
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Today I show you where and how to start cleaning up from smoke damage.
I left the house with a pot of chicken on the stove and returned home 2 house later to ashes. Hopefully we can get the smell out of our house but it's a lot of work!
I can tell by your expression that this just has defeated you. Praise God that you are all okay and your house is still standing. No one blames you Jennifer. It was simply a slip of the mind. Nothing more. Please don't let it get you down. I wish nothing more, than to be your neighbor right now. I'd be there on my hands and knees scrubbing right along with the two of you. I bet all of your watchers feel the same way. Take each day as it comes, try not to over do it and soon it will be behind you. xoxo
God bless you and your kind words 🙏 ❤
Use your crockpot to simmer it on low. Not much of a chance it going dry as fast. Hope it cleans up for you. Sometimes mishaps happen and we have to do a job we’ve put off. Makes it more worthwhile when done.
Elisabeth, beautiful words and spoken from the heart. I see it the same way, simply a slip of mind. And I be scrubbing with you two. We are neighbors ❤❤❤
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Well said. ❤️
Sounds like you need to get some cheaper insurance. I love all those flavors of gum but they are hard to find.
JENNIFER!!! Everything is going to be great, your house will be so clean and smell so great- it will be like a new home. ❤️❤️❤️
I agreeee!
Yes! Thank you!
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I can already smell how fresh!!!
I did the very same thing about 30 yrs ago, Jennifer. Let me start by saying, "It isn't the end of the world even though you probably feel that way about now." Our insurance covered replacing the cabinet above the stove and the counter top, but the cleaning we did ourselves. We rented carpet cleaners and did a lot of scrubbing. Now that many years have passed it doesn't seem bad at all, but at the time I shed quite a few tears and felt very guilty! Life goes on, hugs to both of you.
I would recommend to have your vent system cleaned as well.
Was coming to leave the same suggestion...I had a small kitchen fire and had to have the duct system cleaned as well, because it was affected since the heater was running and contaminated the whole system so it kept blowing smoke stink when it came on. Also- if you haven't already- change your filter and keep checking it and change as needed :)
When I was 19, my husband and I were newly married and living in our first apartment on base in Illinois (he was in the Navy, we're from CA, so far away from home). We loved, and still do, going to the movies! Well, I had a large pot of chicken rapidly boiling when we "left" to catch a movie. As we were watching the movie, about 1/3 of the way along, I suddenly remembered that I didn't turn off that pot! We drove back immediately, and thank goodness it was still boiling. It must have had a lot of water in it with the lid on. I was so scared on that ride home that the whole apartment complex could have burned down, remember I was only 19, so I thought the worst! Anyways, my husband was not mad at all, he was disappointed about missing the movie. 😂
Now, I'm 45, and over the years have left something alone in the kitchen, while at home. One time, I fell asleep waking up to the smoke alarm. I have gotten better, but it still happens to all of us. I do however, never leave the house without checking the stove, never leaving it on. We are all human, not perfect.
We have a 16 yr old and 12 year old daughters, and we teach them about safety in the kitchen. Basically, they are not allowed to use the stove top if we leave on an errand. 😂
I just want you to know how much I enjoy your videos on everything! I admire your dedication in making the videos, they are fun to watch, I learn so much! You're so sweet!💗 Happy cleaning!
Merry Christmas!
Ps. What a wonderful husband you have to help you clean, had to mention his efforts too.😊👌
I think they make portable air purifiers maybe that would help and a defuser that uses essential oils that might make the air smell better
I always put clean newspaper on the top of my cabinets, when it’s time I carefully roll it up, clean any exposed raised edges and replace the paper. Saves so much time.
So glad you were all safe!
Yes!
I'm so sorry this happened to you! Thank goodness your house didn't burn down. And you are both safe. 😇
Us too!
So sorry you had to do that. I had fire damage the cleaning company didn't do a good job charged a lot of money.
Theirs no doubt about the old saying it's clean enough to eat off the floor. You inspire me to keep my house cleaner.🌹🌹🌸🌺
Sadly this just happened to me with a pot of chicken. And this is really helpful. Thank you.
I hope you do this safely and rest when you need to. Thx for sharing.
Thank you, I will
Laying down with a bad toothache on a cold Boston night with you guys cheering me up ! 🙏❤️😘
Oh no, those are the worst! Get better.
You are an amazingly strong woman I think I would have just fallen apart Jennifer. The task seemed so overwhelming.
I can’t tell you how much I admire you in all areas of your life.
You can put gain dryer sheets in front of your A/C filter and run it on air only. Also putting bowls of plain charcoal to absorb smells works well!
Also coffee grinds in a bowel
Ooh. I love watching you. You are too hard on yourself. You ,your husband , the house is safe. The smell will go away . You are a woman of faith . This too shall pass. Happy Holidays .
When you’ve finished cleaning invest in a thermal fogging...I’m over facilities management for college dorms I’ve seen floods and fires (food, electrical, and personal use smoking tobacco and other )... the thermal fogging and order seal paint are the only things that work....it’s like heating up oranges and cloves but to the max...fog the whole home but test the scent(before committing to the whole house) perhaps in your garage
Oh, your arms, working over your head....I feel for you! God loves you..and is right beside you with this.
Yes God is right beside us, but how grand would it be to have grown children and grandkids helping
@@bvh5145 Yours would be there in a second if it weren't for the big..."C" word. Merry Christmas to all.
My heart goes out to you as you always take such pride in your home. Please remember to drink your water so you don’t wear yourself out. Prayers.❤️
Thank you!
71 years young here and you are inspiring me!
That little frog in your cabinet is the most adorable little thing ever!
You’re doing a great job, Jennifer! Your kitchen looks brand spanking new. Everything shining and in its place. I know the elbow grease it takes when dealing with smoke damage. Years back I had to deal with that and once I had me a good cry, I rolled up my sleeves and got down to the dirty work. I’ve been thinking of you and wishing you the best. 🧡
I’m sending prayers your way. You’re blessed to have a home to clean. 😇 I think your kids should treat you to a spa day for Christmas after all this! 😉
Great idea!!
You have so many family members. Couldn't they have come and helped you. With all the people helping you could have knocked this out in a day.
I’m tired just watching. I’m not sure I’d have the energy to do it all. Bless you both.
Girl, you’re doing it! As my late, and very wise big brother; Tim, used to say, “By the inch it’s a cinch; by the yard it’s hard.”
The day this “incident” happened you went to the doctor because you weren’t feeling well, Jennifer. I hope that you are feeling better and aren’t overdoing it, since your surgery wasn’t that long ago. You are the “Energizer Bunny” but you may need to become “Sleeping Beauty”!
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Sherri Black Jennifer is lovely. I can't help but feel she is not as well as she thinks. There is no way I could of let my parents do all that on their own!!!! God bless them both.
@@Alicia-kf9lq I agree - if that were my parents, I would be there in a heartbeat to help them. such a huge job, especially since Jennifer isn't 100% well.
Good one , she does need a big break!
Thank you for this video, my kitchen caught fire 2 days ago. Same story my deductible is too much so I am going to clean on my own. Thank you for your help, I am going to tackle this on my own.
Well out of something bad comes something good. A super clean kitchen, new carpet, furniture. You will be set for a long time, good thing since you will be RVing. Your husband is a nice man. The two of you area good team👍👍
Thank you.
Please don’t beat yourself up over this. Accidents happen.
Left-most up to right-most down. You got this. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hello Nannie
Bless your heart. I can’t imagine the stress you must be feeling. Praying you will be able to relax and enjoy time with family at Christmas. ❤️
Keep on going. You're almost there. :) You're house is absolutely lovely. ❤ I dream of a house as beautiful as yours, as filled as yours, and as cozy as yours. I love all the memories your beautiful home holds and all the strong and respectful people it gathers. ❤
I am so glad you and Chad are ok. You are an amazing inspirational person. Thank you for sharing your life.
I can see all of your hard work! You are doing a wonderful job! I know it must be exhausting, hang in there and remember to drink a lot of water while you are doing a lot of this laborious work.
Oh my dear,,, I’m way too old to clean like this,,, I did this same thing,, I wiped down reachable areas ,sprayed Febreeze and sat back down ,,it would kill me to clean like you do ,I am considering hiring a cleaning lady to clean a room at a time , I enjoy watching you clean, I wish I could do it, I think you are too clean🧼 🧽 😊, BLESS YOUR HEART ❤️, I LOVE WATCHING YOU 😀
Precious Jennifer, MY
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It’s so helpful to see how you literally roll up your sleeves after an unfortunate situation. I often find myself getting stuck in a place of inaction due to self-blame when accidents occur. I’m grateful to learn from you and I’m motivated to model your way of being. It’s so helpful to see how you put in the hard work towards a resolution without the self-blame. I also appreciate that you show it’s not easy, there aren’t quick solutions and you can take breaks. I’m very sorry this happened but I personally learned a lot from this video, so thank you for sharing!!!
It stinks but positive outlook maybe... everything is going to get a cleaning of a lifetime. My house needs this done minus the burning part. Hope you are still feeling ok. I’ve been praying that those stinking stones would go away. You are truly and inspiration. I’m 30 and have a 13 and 12 year old and I hope They love me the way your kids love you. Bonnie broke my heart crying with worry over your illness.
Great video, Grandma Griffiths! You're doing a great job and you are an inspiration to me.
Good job Jennifer....you could start a "clean with me" channel or a decluttering one too. lol
Oh my Jennifer... what a job. I can only imagine the smell and mess. You will get it done little by little.
I’m so sorry this happened. Bless you heart! Praying for you.
I agree with using your crockpot instead of a pot on your stove. You never meant for this to happen Jennifer. The 👍 good thing is how clean every part of your house will be when this is over. I know you are ! Wonderful housekeeper but as you said you are cleaning hard to reach places. Take little brakes to help you. God Be With You!
Oh how I wish I could come help you. We are retired military and boy do I know how to clean a house! God Bless💕
I bet you do!!
Thank you for your video. Same thing happened in my apartment once cooking oil caught fire and left lots of smoke within my apartment. Luckily only the kitchen has smoke on the walls and ceilings and thus I’ll have to start the focus of my cleaning in there. I’m preparing myself for the tonne of cleaning to be done however I am thankful it didn’t turn out worse. This is what led me to search such videos and glad I found yours amongst the others I’ll keep searching for to aid my cleanup
Jennifer, you rock!!! Love your personality and "get it done" attitude. What a great hubby you have too...kuddos to Chad! He never made you feel badly for the mistake and he is helping ya out too. What a man!
The kitchen is sparkling. It is a big project so allocate the time to do it without exhausting yourselves. Patience and perseverance will win out. You two have more character than you know. Good Luck!!!
I love how when life gave you lemons, y’all just made lemonade! I super love and appreciate you guy!! God bless!
Everything looks just so immaculate, and just gorgeous, you guys make a great team
Please know this can happen to anyone and I’m sorry it happened to you. Rather than simmering the mixture on the stove, the crockpot works great, it will hold more. Also, if you add orange or lemon essential oil to the water that will also help. Hugs!
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I heard that if you take some gain fabric softer crystals and boil it with water that it makes the whole house smell amazing. What a big job you both have tackled. Looks amazing.
I just have to say I appreciate how committed you and Grandpa are to keeping your home so well taken care of. That is a lot of hard work but hard work always pays off. You have such a beautiful home. By the way you and Chad were pretty cute on Julies vlog all cuddled up together on the couch. It was just the cutest watching you two. 🥰
Looks great!!! Chad was standing on stool with socks on!! DANGEROUS!!!
Please be careful. YOU GUYS GOT THIS!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Poor Jennifer!!!! The kitchen looks amazing but then again...it always looks amazing!!! warm hugs for you!
I read a tip a few years ago, after you clean the top of your cabinets, line the top with wax paper. Then, when you need to clean again, just change the paper. :)
That’s an awesome idea!!!
Your kitchen is glowing!👍🏻
Jen, I just love ya like you were my own ministering sister! You've got this! I just wanted you to know that you have a great attitude, and that's the hardest part of it.. You and Chad are going to be happy with the end results! Hugs from Oregon! 🎄😘
Hugs right back at ya!
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Thank you! I hope all is wonderful at your home. Now I begin my own job, empowered now by your guidance! We have added handles to the exact same cabinates. It looks great. But now to work on the smell....
Bless your hearts! I once heard an amazing speech about responding to challenges with the mindset “what an opportunity” ... As I watched, I couldn’t help but think “what an opportunity to have a sparkling, brand new clean house!” You radiate that attitude!
My great grandma left turkey gizzards for the cat on the stove years ago when I was little, we had gone out to do meals on wheels and when we got home you could smell it from the street. I will never forget that awful smell, looking back now it’s a funny memory!
So sorry this happened. It could’ve been anyone of us. You’re doing a fabulous job cleaning. I’m retired now at age 62, my profession was cleaning. You’re doing it right. It’s hard work, but very rewarding. Get some rest to sweetie.
I can’t smell it but the kitchen looks like it smells phenomenal!
I can see how much this has effected you. Don’t be too hard on yourself. We all forget stuff often wether that’s food on the stove, food in the microwave or just something silly like where we set our keys. You’re an amazing women with an amazing spirit and your spirit just glows and shows. Don’t get down about this. Love the light you bring to UA-cam❤️
I’m glad you guys are ok. I never realized the smoke damage was that bad. 🙏🏻🙏🏻. Your going to have the most spotless house.
Jennifer I’m so sorry this has happened but I’m thankful no one was hurt and you’re beautiful home is still standing. You wanted new carpet so now is the time. I LOVE clove, tea berry and black jack gum I have some in my drawer too😍Please take care of yourself you are still recovering. Have a blessed Christmas ❤️
You make me want to clean my kitchen now, I haven't even fall cleaned this year, so now I feel like cleaning my house, thanks again for your video
What an unfortunate accident! It would be difficult at any time, but right now you would far rather be working on producing the wonderful smells of Christmas than cleaning up the odor of smoke! Bless you and Grandpa, you are such very hard workers! Your kitchen just shines! To double check that the odor is completely eradicated, leave your house for a few hours and when you return you will immediately be able to tell if any odor remains. If you stay in the house, your nose can become 'blind' to the odor, but anyone walking in would notice it.
You are both awesome!! You got this! I’m going to do the oranges with spices in my tiny apartment kitchen Tomorrow! ❤️ I also just cleaned my kitchen cabinets last week and it sure did feel great! I will say a prayer that you get all that smell out! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 You two just make the best pair. 🥰❤️
Jennifer you got this!! When it’s all completed it will be like a wonderfully new house again
You got this Grandma Griffiths! I love your cleaning videos, and I hope your house gets back to feeling/smelling like home soon!
I’m just glade you are ok. The house can be cleaned even tho it’s a pain in the you know what but, you can’t be replaced. God was with. You and protected you.
I’ll be thinking of you while we move some stuff to our new used home.
The home is 1480 sq ft 1965 home but has been extremely well loved and cared for. Bruce said when we walked through it last month something said to him welcome home.
I’m leaving it as is for the most part because this lady took such care of it.
Merry Christmas and again thank you Heavenly Father that nothing happened to Grandma Griffiths.
Sorry this happened.
You did a great job with the clean up😊
I learned from another UA-cam lady that she puts siran wrap on top of her cupboards or newspaper and just replaces them every 6 months. It really helps with the clean up of the grease and dust and doesn’t take forever to clean up top.
I am so sorry you're going through this; I can't possibly imagine tackling this without professional help. What a time of year to have it happen.
Have you ever thought of running a Ozone air machine that you can get on amazon for around $100.00. They work awesome. Well worth the money.
Yes! I was looking at them this morning and plan on it.
@@grandmaandgrandpagriffiths4715 I believe you might can rent those ozone machines also.
@@grandmaandgrandpagriffiths4715 yes I had a water bed that leaked years ago and the smell of wet carpet was terrible , the ozone thingy worked wonders , my friend borrowed it from his work hes a car groomer ;)
Jennifer and Hubby you both have worked very hard. It looks awesome. Well done. Love from Ireland
Way back when my dad would paint rooms with strong paints from the 1970s he would put pails of water in the rooms and slice a couple of onions in half and set them out about the room,the smell was way better the next day ,worth a try ,btw your doing fantastic!God bless you both🙏🏻🥰
Just a tip I put old news paper up on the top of the cabins, so all you do is through the old paper away once they are greasy. No one will know they are there. You poor guys, what a big job
glad you are both well you were very lucky the house did not burn down, take care of your selves, my blessing go to you both.
Y’all are amazing and can do this, you’re workers and willing to tackle just about anything. Just know many of your viewers care and praying for you to have wisdom and physical strength to complete this task. Getting rid of stuff and deep cleaning good to do. And getting some new flooring and furniture will be a plus.
JOY IN THE JOURNEY.
Jennifer that is a huge undertaking!! You are on the right track though..time to repaint and re decorate .. add essential oils in the filters any citrus will do and it helps. As far as anything with fabric such as carpet and couches I’m afraid you’ll have to replace as it will always linger. Curtains you can wash and again add some citrus essential oils in the washing in will help..
This never happened to me but what did happen was a SEPTIC BACK UP!!!OMGGGG I could have died from that stench. It was mid July and we were away for five days because our house was on the market for sale. Our agent noticed it and called us to come home ASAP..so you can imagine what we came home to. We had to literally remove 5ft off the ground of drywall and we had to redo our whole basement. 5 months later the smell finally left..
I feel your pain girl, don’t over do it though as it is back breaking work. Go as far as you can and hire a company to do the rest. Best of luck 💕💕
I definitely feel for you both. But thankfully no one was hurt. On a bright note, what a score to find that Black Jack gum! That is my FAVORITE gum Jennifer!!! I LOVE licorice.
I can’t believe you took the time to record the clean up. I’m sure setting up cameras adds time and stress. Thank you for taking the time to explain the steps. I hope I never need this information, but I’m sure someone will benefit.
Thanks for watching!
I did the exact same thing once. I left chicken on the stove and went out for hours. I came home to smoke so thick you couldn’t see through it. The smell does eventually leave. Be encouraged, cleaning and time will do the trick.
In spite of that that says otherwise, MERRY CHRISTMAS .
PS. I’m sure Chad has already thought of this but don’t forget to change the filter on your furnace.
Thank you for the encouragement. Merry Christmas!
I feel so bad that you guy's have to do so much work, my goodness! You're house is beautiful, I love it 😊
I was wondering what you cooked too much over. Thanks, it was chicken. We left the other day to pick our daughter up from bowling practice and left my electric stove on low to boiling potatoes in one pot and simmer chicken stock in another for homemade chicken noodles (Your Recipe) 😋 and thought about your smoke filled house the whole time!!! Came back and everything was ok and dinner turned out GREAT!!
However,. I love what you did to your kitchen! Not the same age as you but I understand the hard work!!!! We are just about done with the construction of our new kitchen and I have to unpack All of our boxes and put everything away!! Along with cleaning items and cabinets of the dust!!!! Love you guys and you have a special person to help you!!!
I did the same thing with candle wax .. lots of smoke but no other damage. And fortunately very little smell, even that went away. Quickly But a flat mop with simple green and magic eraser is good too.
My steamer broke last year!! Thanks for reminding me to replace it!!!! They are amazing for housework!!!
You're home looks so clean. You've done a beautiful job! It will be better than new. Don't despair. And God bless you and Chad. It's coming along wonderfully!
What a beautiful home! I'm so glad you decided to clean it yourself. It's great that you can do it yourself, also. You have done a better job than anyone else would do. Plus, you can go through and get rid of things you don't need or want anymore. I'm so sorry you have to go through this, though. Blessings! New subscriber.
Thank you so much!
wow you are definitely a lucky One glad you still have a house your house Is so pretty
Take one day at a tim, Jennifer and Chad. Get up each new morning and accomplish what you can. Rest when necessary. This, too, shall pass. A few months from now, you will probably be able to laugh about the unfortunate incident. Keep on keeping on!
So sorry, I m in the same boat from a wood stove so for Christmas I m washing ceilings and walls thru Christmas vacation ...God Bless You put on some Christmas music
Nothing defeats you! I am so impressed by you.
I can't say thank you enough for doing this video I keep finding all these restoration videos long story short my mom lives with us my dad's on hospice she put a purple sweet potato in the microwave for 20 minutes spray it with oil and it smoked the whole house fire department came we weren't home she didn't remember she put it in the microwave so they axed the ceiling everywhere trying to find where the fire was coming from and later discovered a burnt log in the microwave so now my house smells like campfighter/burnt sweet potato and of course we are low-income thus the reason parents living with us and so Trying to figure this one out and we live in my mother-in-law's home because she remarried so I feel responsible for my parents and what they're doing to this house
Wow! Doing all this after you had surgery! If I had some crazy money, I would pay for y’all to have it professionally cleaned! However, I am sure you will do an even better job! Don’t over do it please!❤️👍🙏
Oh my goodness! You two are working so hard. I wish I lived in your town because I would love to help! But instead I’m sending prayers for strength, patience and comfort. Your house will be so perfect when you are finished. I love the look of your cabinets. They just shine. I’m so very sorry you have to go through this, but when you are finished you will have one of the cleanest, most organized homes around. I certainly need to start on mine! God Bless you both and give you continued strength.
Well, you haven't lost your sense of humour. That whimsical ceramic frog was a little comic relief. Sending you lot's of love and encouragement!
I could feel the cleanliness ! Looks wonderful , good job!
you can give cleaning lessons for PASSOVER CLEANING. Boy you are one clean cookie., and you have so much energy