Fire in Your Home or Business?

4/4/2022 (Permalink)

If you are faced with a property fire resulting in damage to the property, you may be looking at the mess thinking now what. You may also have the urge to start cleaning that black sooty mess off of your belongings.

STOP! Did you know that you could possibly cause more damage to your belongings and cause them to be beyond repair? So… What can you do?

What You Can Do Until Help Arrives

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from spreading and additional damage from occurring.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs and high traffic areas and upholstery.
• Coat chrome faucets, trim and appliances with petroleum jelly or oil.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpet.
• Do not wash any walls or painted surfaces. Do not shampoo carpet or upholstery.
• Do not clean any electrical equipment.
• Do not send clothing to a dry cleaner since improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

So, before you risk doing further damage by attempting to clean up the damage yourself, call the professionals at SERVPRO of North Highlands / Rio Linda at 916-991-1522.