The Dos and Don'ts After Your Home Is Affected By Fire

5/9/2017 (Permalink)

Leave the fire cleanup to our trained professionals at SERVPRO of The Hill Country

SERVPRO of the Hill Country knows that a fire can be a traumatic event and we are here to help.  If a fire happens to your home or office, here are a few tips to help minimize the damage.

After a fire or smoke damage DO:

• Limit movement of people in the structure to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets
• Keep hands clean. Soot on hands can further soil upholstery, walls, and woodwork.
• Place dry, colorfast towels on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.
• Change HVAC filter, but leave system off until checked by a trained professional.
• Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers to stop particles of soot from getting in or out of the HVAC system.
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator completely, and prop doors open to help prevent odors.
• Pour RV antifreeze into sinks, toilet bowls, holding tanks and tubs if heat is off during freezing season.
• Call SERVPRO of The Hill Country!

DON’T:

• Attempt to wash or clean anything (walls, furniture, carpet, etc) without first contacting the professionals at SERVPRO of The Hill Country. Give us a call at (830) 995-4102. With years of experience, they can determine what the best method of cleaning is.
• Attempt to clean any electrical appliances (TV sets, radios, etc.) that may have been close to the fire, heat or water without first consulting an authorized repair service person.
• Consume any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored close to fire, heat or water. They may be contaminated.
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. Wiring may be wet or damaged and cause electrical shock.
• Send garments to the dry cleaner.  Improper cleaning may set in the smoke odor.

If your home or business was affected by a fire, call SERVPRO of The Hill Country today and our highly-trained professionals will make it “Like it never even happened.”

We service almost all areas of San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country, including Junction, Kerrville, Bandera, and Boerne.

(830) 995-4102