Fire and Smoke Damage Tips

8/2/2017 (Permalink)

Fire and Smoke damage can be devastating to you and your home or business. It disrupts your life and you can feel out of control. SERVPRO of Marine City/ Romeo has plenty of experience in handling Fire disasters of all sizes. We have plenty of tips to ensure that you are in control of the situation before we arrive to asses the damage and throughout the restoration process. 

DO:

• Limit the movement of people in the building to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets. 
• Keep hands clean. Sooty hands can further soil walls, upholstery and woodwork. 
• Place dry colorfast towels on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.
• If electricity is off empty freezer and refrigerator completely and prop doors open to help prevent odors.
• Wipe soot from chrome on kitchen and bathroom faucets, trim and appliances. Then protect with a light coating of lubricant
• Pour RV antifreeze into sinks, toilet bowls, holding tanks and tubs if heat is off during freezing system.
• Gently wash both sides of leaves on indoor plants.  
• Change HVAC filter, but leave system off until checked by a trained professional. 
• Tape double layers of cheese cloth over air registers to stop particles of soot from getting in or out of the HVAC system 

DONT'S 

• Attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces without first contacting your SERVPRO Franchise Professional 
• Attempt to shampoo carpet or upholstered furniture. 
• Attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to heat, fire or water without first consulting your authorized repair service person.
• Consume any canned or packaged foods or beverages as they may have been contaminated.
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. Wiring may be wet or damaged  and cause electrical shock. 
• Send Garments to the dry cleaners. Improper cleaning can set the smoke odor.