EMERGENCY FIRE DAMAGE TIPS for Charles County, MD

7/2/2018 (Permalink)

EMERGENCY FIRE DAMAGE TIPS for Charles County, MD

These emergency tips will assist you in taking proper action until SERVPRO® of Charles County arrives. Follow these DO’s and DON’Ts to help reduce damage and increase the chances of successful restoration.

DO:

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded not the carpet and avoid tracking.
• Keep hands clean. Soot on hands can further soil upholstery, walls, and woodwork.
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator completely and prop doors open to prevent odor.
• Wipe soot from metal kitchen and bathroom faucets, trim and appliances.
• If heat is off during the winter, pour RV antifreeze in sinks, toilet bowls, holding tanks, and tubs to avoid freezing pipes and fixtures.
• Remove soot particles from plants with damp cloth.
• Change HVAC filter, but 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 system.

DON’Ts:

• Don’t attempt to wash any walls or panted surfaces without first contacting SERVPRO® of Charles County.
• Don’t attempt to shampoo carpet, rugs, or upholstered furniture without first consulting SERVPRO® of Charles County.
• Don’t attempt to clean and electrical appliances such as TV, radios etc., that may have been close to fire, heat, or water. Consult an authorized repair service.
• Don’t consume any food or beverages that may have been stored close to fire, heat, or water. They may be contaminated.
• Don’t turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. Wiring may be wet or damaged and cause electrical shock, and air movement may cause secondary damage.
• Don’t send garments to the dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set in smoke odor.

When fire and water damage take control of your life, SERVPRO® of Charles County will help you take it back.