After the Fire Department has done their job...
 | Throughout the house: Keep movement to a minimum and keep your hands clean as you work. | |
| Both these measures will help prevent soot particles from penetrating upholstery, carpets, walls and woodwork, therby causing more damage. | ||
| Upholstery: Brush off or brush-vacuum loose soot particles. The cover upholstered furniture with | |
| clean sheets. | ||
| Drapes & Carpet: Brush off or brush-vacuum loose soot particles. Place clean, dry towels or | |
| linens over carpets in heavy traffic areas to prevent further soiling. | ||
| House Plants: Wash off both sides of leaves. Softened water helps. | |
| Ventilation Systems: Change furnace and air-conditioning filters. Tape double layer of cheese | |
| cloth over air grills. | ||
| Food & Drink: Take inventory, then discard any canned or packaged food or beverage that my | |
| have been stored close to the fire, heat or water. They could be contaminated. | ||
| Refrigerator & Freezer: If the electricity is off - empty freezer and refrigerator completely and prop | |
| open doors. | ||
| Kitchen & Baths: If the heat is off and it is freezing weather, poor antifreeze down sinks, toilet bowls | |
| and tubs. Clean and protect chrome on faucets and appliances with a light coating of WD-40 (do not use on Gold or Silver) |
| 411 Fire: Steps To Take For Fire & Smoke Damage |
What not to do....
| Walls: To prevent soot from setting permanently, don't try to wash or paint without first contacting | |
| your Puroclean Mitigation/Restoration representative. | ||
| Carpets & Upholstery: To prevent odor from setting permanently, don't attempt cleaning without | |
| first contacting your Puroclean Mitigation/Resotration representative. | ||
| Electrical Appliances: Don't try to clean or repair TVs, radios, computers or any electrical | |
| appliances that may have been close to fire, heat or water. Consult an authorized repair service. | ||
| Clothing: Do not attempt to dry clean or launder smoke damaged items. Contact your Puroclean | |
| Mitigation/Resotration representative for special instructions. | ||
| Ceiling Fixtures: Do not switch on any ceiling fixtures or fan if the ceiling is wet. The wiring may be | |
| wet or damaged. Consult with an authorized electrician. |
| Puroclean Mitigation/Restoration Services is in your area to help. |
"The Paramedics Of Property Damage"
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