What Can I Do While Waiting for Help to Arrive if I Have Fire Damage in Virginia?

9/6/2022 (Permalink)

We are trusted leaders in fire damage restoration in St. Louis County.

Fires carry unique signatures based on what burned. Our Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties offer these tips for Virginia residents for things you can do while waiting for professional help to arrive:  

What To Do After A Fire

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets
• Keep hands clean so as not to further soil upholstery, walls, and woodwork
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery, and carpet traffic areas
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open
• Clean and protect chrome with a light coating of petroleum jelly or oil
• Wash houseplants on both sides of leaves
• Change the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) filter
• Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers

Do Not Do This After a Fire

• Don't attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery without contacting us
• Don't attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat, or water without consulting an authorized repair service
• Don't use any canned or packaged food or beverages that stored near the fire, heat, or water
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet. The wiring may be damaged.
• Don't send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

Call Us!

When your home or business has fire damage in Virginia, our local team in Aitkin, Carlton, and West St. Louis Counties can help. Call us today at 218-879-6141.

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