Acting Quickly For Your Fire Loss

7/6/2023 (Permalink)

If you experience the unfortunate event of a fire in your home, there are some helpful things you should know. You're probably going to want to start the cleaning process on your own. It's a natural reaction.

 However, the cleaning process should really be done by a Professional Restoration company trained in dealing with Fire/Smoke damage. The process to get your home back to its Pre-Fire condition requires specific cleaning agents and technical knowledge depending on what type of fire you experienced.

Keep in mind that a fire (even a small one) typically fills your entire home with smoke in just 5 minutes. The first 48 hours after a fire loss are important and can be the difference between a Restoration versus a costly Replacement of your home's contents. With that in mind…

• Limit movement through your house as you'll be spreading the soot particles further.
• You can put clean towels or linens down in high traffic areas or on rugs as temporary help.

• Do Not wash the walls or painted surfaces. These require specific cleaning agents
• Do Not shampoo any carpets or upholstery. They require cleaning agents and methods that will release these soot particles. Otherwise you may set the smoke and smell in permanently requiring replacement. 

Let SERVPRO® and their 50 plus years of experience as a Leader in the Restoration Industry do it for you. It's part of our core business. 

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