Fire and Smoke Damage Tips

9/7/2017 (Permalink)

• Limit the movement 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.
• Blow or brush-vacuum loose soot particles from upholstery, drapes and carpets.
• Place clean towels on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator completely, and prop doors open.
• Clean and protect chrome on kitchen and bathroom faucets, trim and appliances with a light with a petroleum jelly or oil.
• Pour RV antifreeze into sinks, toilet bowls and tubs if heat is off during freezing season.
• Wash both sides of leaves on indoor plants.
• Change HVAC Filters.
• Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers to stop particles of soot from getting in or out of the HVAC system.