Fire Damage: What to do Until Help Arrives

1/22/2022 (Permalink)

The professionals at SERVPRO of Windham & Windsor Counties are available 24/7 to assist with your fire or smoke damage emergency.

There is no denying that experiencing a fire to your home or commercial property is traumatic, harrowing, and stressful. The event is anything but pleasant. The emergency cleanup and restoration professionals at SERVPRO of Windham & Windsor Counties understand the delicate nature of this type of situation and will carefully walk you through the step-by-step restoration process. From the initial inspection to the detailed cleaning and deodorization, SERVPRO aims to limit the stress and anxiety you the property owner may be experiencing following the event.

Before SERVPRO of Windham & Windsor Counties arrives on site, here are a few steps to take to help limit secondary damage of your property and belongings.

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot from spreading and additional damage from occurring.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs in high traffic areas and on upholstered furniture.
• Place wood blocks or aluminum foil under furniture with wooden legs.
• Do not attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces.
• Do not shampoo carpet or upholstery.
• Do not clean electrical equipment.
• Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers to stop soot particles from getting in or out of your HVAC system.
• Wipe soot from chrome on kitchen or bathroom faucets, trim, and appliances. Apply a light coating of lubricant to protect these items.
• Keep your hands clean as much as possible. Soot on hands can further soil upholstery, walls, and woodwork.

SERVPRO of Windham & Windsor Counties is available 24/7 to assist with your emergency. We're here to make fire and smoke damage "Like it never even happened."