Fire Damage - Tips While you Wait

8/7/2019 (Permalink)

When fire damage happens at your home or property it is a terrifying moment. So here are some tips to help you while you wait for our crews to reach your property:

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpet.

• Keep hands clean. Soot on hands can further soil upholstery, walls, and woodwork.

• Place dry, colorfast towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.

• If electricity is off, empty freezer/fridge completely and prop doors opens to help prevent odor.

• Wipe soot from chrome kitchen/bathroom faucets, trim, appliances then protect these surfaces with a light coating of lubricant.

• If heat is off during winter, pour RV antifreeze in sinks, toilet bowls, holding tanks, and tubs to avoid freezing pipes.

• Change HVAC filter; leave system off until a trained professional can check the system.

• Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers to stop particles of soot from getting in or out of the HVAC.

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