What you can do until help arrives
6/14/2016 (Permalink)
The first 48 hours after a fire damage can make the difference between restoring versus replacing your
property and personal belongings. SERVPRO’s 1-4-8 Service Response Guidelines can help prevent fire
damage from creating long-term problems. SERVPRO Franchise Professionals provide timely response
with mitigation services ranging from fire, smoke, and soot removal to contents claims inventory and
document restoration. These services help ensure your property, belongings and memories are restored
to pre-loss condition when possible. SERVPRO Franchise Professionals are available 24-hours a day, 365
days a year to help you regain control quickly. Below are steps you can take until a vendor such as
SERVPRO arrives.
Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from spreading and additional damage from occurring.
Place clean towels or old linens on rugs and high traffic areas and upholstery.
Coat chrome faucets, trim and appliances with petroleum jelly or oil.
Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpet.
Do not wash any walls or painted surfaces.
Do not shampoo carpet or upholstery.
Do not clean any electrical equipment.
Do not sent clothing to a dry cleaner since improper cleaning may set smoke odor.