Fire Damage Tips

How to Handle a Fire Damage Emergency

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What to Do Before Fire Damage Pros Arrive

When dealing with any fire damage, you must beware of the hazards that lurk in your home. In general, it is best if you stay out of a fire-damaged home until your local fire authorities give you the all-clear. This is due to the possibility of: 

• Structural damage to your home
• The risk of a house fire restarting
• Any electrical hazards
• The danger of slipping on wet floors

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Tips for Dealing with Smoke and Fire Damage in Bradenton 

• Limit walking on carpets and touching upholstery to prevent soot particle embedment.
• Only touch upholstery, walls, and woodwork with clean hands.
• Protect high-traffic rugs, carpets, and upholstery with old, clean linens.
• Empty out refrigerators and freezers if the electricity is off. 
• Clean chrome and protect it from corrosion with a layer of petroleum jelly.
• Wash both sides of the leaves on any houseplants.
• Swap out your HVAC filter for a clean one.
• Cover air registers with double layers of cheesecloth to keep soot out of the HVAC system.

What You Should NOT Do After a Fire Damage Emergency

We know that fire damage can be stressful and evoke a lot of emotions. Many people want their homes back to normal as quickly as possible, but it’s important that you follow these recommendations:

• Never attempt to wash walls, carpets, upholstery, or painted services without professional help. 
• Never clean or use any electrical appliances that may have been impacted by heat or water.
• Never consume canned or packaged goods that were near the fire or water. 
• Never use fixtures on a wet ceiling, as wiring may be damaged.
• Never wash garments on your own or send them to an ordinary dry cleaner that could set odor.