First Things To Do

4/18/2022 (Permalink)

Fires are very stressful and can make home owners feel like they do not know what to do next. Before entering the home, make sure it is safe to go in by the fire department. Here are some things that you can do before SERVPRO of Boone & Clinton Counties 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 and make it not able to come out.

Those are just some helpful tips that you could go by if you are at a loss for what to do next. SERVPRO will be there within an hour of two of the initial call to begin work.