Home Emergency Tips

Helpful tips on what to do until help arrives

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FIRE & SMOKE DAMAGE:

 

Do:

Don’t:

·          Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being imbedded 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.

 

·          If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator completely and prop doors open.

 

·          Clean and protect chrome on kitchen and bathroom faucets, trim and appliances with light coating of Vaseline or oil.

 

·          Wash house plants on both sides of leaves.

 

·          Change HVAC filter.

 

·          Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers.

 

·          Attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces without first contacting your SERVPRO Professional.

 

·          Attempt to shampoo carpet or upholstered furniture without first consulting your 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.

 

·          Use 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 ordinary dry cleaner.

 

·         Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.