What Not to do For Fire and Soot Damage

10/13/2019 (Permalink)

Whether you have a small fire or a large structure altering fire, there are some Do Not's that you may want to avoid.  When you have a fire in your home the first thought is to start cleaning up yourself.  Washing clothes, shampooing carpet or upholstered furniture, attempt to clean appliances, etc.  Here are a few tips on the should not's of fire and soot.

DON'T

• Attempt to wash any walls or painted surface.
• Attempt to shampoo carpet or upholstered furniture.
• Attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat or water.
• Consume any food or beverage that may have been stored close to fire, heat or water.
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet.  Wiring may be wet or damaged and cause electrical shock, with air movement creating secondary changes.
• Send garments to the dry cleaner.  Improper cleaning may set in smoke odor.

Fire/Smoke damage can be naked to the eye, and sometimes you don't know the extent of the damage.  SERVPRO of Rolla will give you the right direction to take, the proper information and guide you through the whole process.

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