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Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration

What Shouldn't I Do After A Fire?

6/20/2022 (Permalink)

Ask The Experts: What Shouldn't I Do After A Fire  A fire can cause so many problems. To help avoid even more issues and help for a successful restoration we have a do and don't list for you to follow until SERVPRO professionals arrive.Do

  • To prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpet limit movement inside the home.
  • Soot on your hands can further soil anything the person touches. Keep hands clean and soot free.
  • Place old linens on rugs, upholstery, and traffic areas.
  • If there is no electricity, clean out the fridge and freezer and prop doors open
  • If the heat if off during winter, pour RV antifreeze in sinks, toilets, and holding tanks to avoid freezing pipes and fixtures
  • Tape double layered cheesecloth over registers to prevent any particles of soot from entering or existing the HVAC system.
 Don't
  • Do not attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces.
  • Don't attempt to shampoo carpets.
  • Do not attempt to clean any electrical appliances.
  • Do not consume any food or beverages that have been stored close to where the fire happened.
  • If the ceiling is wet, do not turn on ceiling fans.
Give us a call! We are faster to any disaster and we will make things "Like it never even happened."

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