How to Handle a Fire Damage in Your Home

4/16/2020 (Permalink)

Fires can be devastating.

They can can do a lot of damage to your home. Here are a few DO's and DON'T's for handling a fire or smoke damage in your home or business.

What To Do After A Fire

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
• Keep hands clean so as not to further soil upholstery, walls and woodwork.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open.
• Wash houseplants on both sides of leaves.
• Change HVAC filter.

What NOT To Do After A Fire

• Don't attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery.
• Don't attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat or water.
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. The wiring may be damaged.
• Don't send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

If you have a fire or smoke damage emergency in your home, call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties today at 606-877-2160.