Fire Damage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

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What To Do After A Fire

Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
Keep hands clean and/or wear gloves to avoid possible further soiling upholstery, walls and woodwork.
Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas to walk on (if safe).
If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open during the restoration process.
Clean and protect chrome by lightly coating with petroleum jelly or oil.
Wash houseplants on both sides of leaves after all restoration processes are complete.
Change HVAC filter no matter the extent of damage.
Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers as soon as you can.

What NOT To Do After A Fire

Don't attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery without contacting us first.
Don't attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat or water without consulting an authorized and trained repair service.
Don't use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored near the fire, heat or water.
Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet or damaged. (The wiring may be damaged)
Don't send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor and may be harder to remove after.

Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
Keep hands clean so as not to further soil upholstery, walls and woodwork.
Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.
If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open.
Clean and protect chrome with light coating of petroleum jelly or oil.
Wash houseplants on both sides of leaves.
Change HVAC filter.
Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers.

Don't attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery without contacting us.
Don't attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat or water without consulting an authorized repair service.
Don't use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored near the fire, heat or water.
Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. The wiring may be damaged.
Don't send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.