Tips For Fire & Smoke Damage

3/23/2022 (Permalink)

DO:

• Limit movement of people in the structure to prevent soot participles 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.
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator completely, and prop doors open to prevent odors. 
• Wipe soot from chrome on kitchen and bathroom faucets, trim and appliances then protect with light coating lubricant. 
• Pour RV antifreeze into sinks, toilet bowls, holding tanks and tubs if heat is off during the freezing season.
• Wash off both sides of leaves on indoor plants.
• 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.

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