What to do and what NOT to do until help arrives after fire damage.

10/7/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Glendora / San Dimas, team of trained technicians are unloading the trucks to start the fire restoration process at a fire damaged home.

Fire & Smoke Damage:

DO

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
• Keep hands clean. Soot on hands can further soil upholstery, walls and woodwork.
• Blow or brush-vacuum loose soot particles from upholstery, drapes, and carpets.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.
• Wash both sides of leaves on house plants.
• Change HVAC filter
• Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers to stop particles of soot from getting in or out of the HVAC system.

DON'T:

• Attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces without first contacting your local SERVPRO of Glendora / San Dimas.
• Attempt to shampoo carpet or upholstered furniture with out first consulting your local SERVPRO professional.
• Attempt to clean any electrical appliances, TV, sets, radios, etc. that may have been close to fire, heat or water without first consulting an authorized repair service.
• Consume any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored close to fire,heat, or water. (They may be contaminated.)
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. Wiring may be wet or damaged.
• Send garments to the dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke order.