Preventing More Damage From A Fire

8/28/2020 (Permalink)

Here are some tips to follow after you experience a fire in your home-

• Try not to touch content that has been damaged by fire or soot. Inadvertently, you could be damaging more furniture, walls, upholstery etc.
• Do not to walk over singed carpet and rugs. If you cannot avoid it, use old sheets or towels around high-traffic areas.
• If you have power, consider yourself lucky. If electricity is off, remember to empty the refrigerator and freezer.
• Water indoor plants and make sure you wipe both sides of leaves.
• Inspect HVAC filters.
• Contact a repair service if you suspect your appliances were affected by the fire.
• Inspect the ceiling and light fixtures (fans) to make sure there is no fire or water damage. If you believe they were damaged, contact an electrician.  
• If your clothes were damaged by smoke or soot, make sure that the dry cleaner has experience removing smoke odors. Improper cleaning may set the smell.