October is Fire Prevention Month! And this year’s theme from the National Fire Protection Agency is “Have 2 ways out”
But, what if the worst should happen? Would you know what steps to take if you had a fire at your property?
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If you do have a fire at your property, whether it’s a home or business, here’s a quick check list of do’s and don’ts:
1. DO: Contact your insurance company and agent immediately
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2. DO: Contact PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services at 877-750-7876. Our professional team will begin the fire and smoke clean -up process to ensure that your property doesn’t sustain further damage.
3. DO: Wash your house plants’ leaves on both sides with softened water.
4. DO: Shut off the ventilation systems and contact a licensed HVAC contractor before turning it back on.
5. DO: Discard opened food items or packaged food and drink that was exposed to the smoke.
6. DO: Empty the refrigerator and freezer and prop open the doors
1. DON’T: clean or paint walls – cleaning can cause the soot and smoke to set permanently.
2. DON’T: clean carpets or upholstery as these items may contain carcinogenic materials from the fire. A special process must be used to return these items to a safe condition.
3. DON’T: clean or repair electrical appliances – they need to be examined by a licensed and trained repair technician.
4. DON’T: launder or dry clean clothing. Smoke damage must be cleaned with a special process in order to remove carcinogens that may have been generated by the fire.
5. DON’T: turn on ceiling fixtures or electrical lights until a licensed electrician has been able to inspect the property.
6. DON’T: enter rooms where ceilings may be sagging due to a build-up of water.
By taking these steps after fire and smoke damage to your property, you can begin the process of recovery!
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