What you can do until help arrives

6/14/2016 (Permalink)

Soot affects everything including the inside of your cabinets! The fire occurred in the basement yet the soot made it into the kitchen cabinets.

The first 48 hours after a fire damage can make the difference between restoring versus replacing your

property and personal belongings. SERVPRO’s 1-4-8 Service Response Guidelines can help prevent fire

damage from creating long-term problems. SERVPRO Franchise Professionals provide timely response

with mitigation services ranging from fire, smoke, and soot removal to contents claims inventory and

document restoration. These services help ensure your property, belongings and memories are restored

to pre-loss condition when possible. SERVPRO Franchise Professionals are available 24-hours a day, 365

days a year to help you regain control quickly.  Below are steps you can take until a vendor such as

SERVPRO arrives.

1. Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from spreading and additional damage from occurring.

2. Place clean towels or old linens on rugs and high traffic areas and upholstery.

3. Coat chrome faucets, trim and appliances with petroleum jelly or oil.

4. Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpet.

5. Do not wash any walls or painted surfaces.

6. Do not shampoo carpet or upholstery.

7. Do not clean any electrical equipment.

8. Do not sent clothing to a dry cleaner since improper cleaning may set smoke odor.