Emergency Fire Damage Tips

9/14/2021 (Permalink)

While we hope you never experience a disaster in your home or business, we do know we are ready to help you restore it in the event of one.

Did you know every 90 seconds a residential fire occurs somewhere in the U.S.? If a fire strikes your home or business, know that SERVPRO of Metairie is here to help

Until a SERVPRO professional arrives, here are some DO’s and DON’Ts to help reduce damage and increase the chances of a successful restoration:

DO:

• Limit movement in the home and keep your hands clean. This helps prevent soot particles from being embedded into your carpet or upholstery.
• Place old, dry colorfast towels or linens on rugs, upholstery, and carpet traffic areas.
• If electricity is off, empty the freezer and refrigerator completely and prop the doors open to help prevent odor.
• Wipe soot from chrome on kitchen and bathroom faucets, trim, and appliances. Protect the surfaces with a light coating of lubricant.
• Change your HVAC filter.

DON’T:

• Attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces, or clean any carpet or upholstery, without first contacting a SERVPRO professional.
• Consume any food, beverages, or medicines that may have been stored close to fire, heat, or water. (They may be contaminated.)
• Send garments to the dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set in smoke odor.

For other emergency tips for your home, please contact SERVPRO of Winston Salem North