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Smoke and Fire Damage Tips for Southern California's Summer
6/13/2022 (Permalink)
The periods after a fire can cause frustration. SERVPRO recommends the following tips to fire damage restoration to help you prevent damage to your home or business.
Smoke and fire damage tips:
?Do not try to clean upholstered furniture or carpets. The wrong procedures could intensify the damage.?Do not try to wash flat painted walls devoid of consulting your professional cleaner.?Avoid using electrical appliances that have been exposed to water or fire. They could malfunction if unchecked.?Avoid consuming food exposed to fire or smoke?Do not touch anything because soot on your hands can permeate woodwork, and walls causing further damage.If you have suffered loss caused by fire or smoke; the following are various ways you can handle the damage before a restoration company visits to assess the damage.
?Cover carpeted traffic areas with old linens or towels to avoid annexed soiling.?Brush-vacuum any loose soot particles from carpets, drapes, and upholstery.?To prevent porcelain bath fixtures, wipe residue to avoid etching?Send clothing with heavy smoke damage to an expert who can dry clean them?Air out the house to eradicate smoke odor, if the room is above 60 degreesRegardless, we advise that you get in touch with your insurance agent promptly. One the initial phone calls, you need to contact your insurance provider. Prior to engaging with plans to restore your premise, inform your agent concerning the damage so that details of the policies can cater to any overlooked or missed aid. For instance, a fire report entails the pivotal details surrounding and contributing to the fire damage. It also involves mundane information like the date and time, location, and source of the fire. All this data is vital to your insurance claim. Feel free to reach out to SERVPRO, we will take care of everything!