Do's and Don'ts after a Fire

3/11/2022 (Permalink)

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 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. 

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. 

• 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. 

About US: 

SERVPRO of Watsonville/Hollister specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration and we are an IICRC Certified Firm. We believe in continuous training: from initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.?Our management team has over 35 years of combined experience in the restoration industry.?