Fire Damage Tips

9/13/2017 (Permalink)

• Prevent soot particles from further damaging your furniture and carpets by keeping movement throughout the home to a minimum

• Change your HVAC filter but leave systems off until a professional can come check the home

• Cover HVAC air registers with layers of cheesecloth to prevent soot particles from getting in/out of your HVAC system

• If your home electricity is off, empty your refrigerator and freezer to prevent mold and odors. Keep your refrigerator doors open after removing food

• In the case of your heating being off during the winter, pour antifreeze down your sinks, toilet bowls, tubs, and holding tanks to avoid freezing and bursting pipes

• When walking on damaged carpets and floors, place towels down to prevent tracking of soot and further damage