A fire is one of the worse things that can happen to a home owner. After the fire is out, you face several obstacles to getting your house clean. One of these after-fire obstacles is smoke damage. The easiest thing to do is contact a professional fire restoration cleaning service. This removes the burden from your shoulders, and puts an experienced cleaner in charge. Even if you hire a service, there are additional steps you can take to make things easier.
Do – Get rid of food in open packages that were exposed to the fire. Fire can contain toxic fumes, and smoke and soot can ruin anything that it touches. Food directly exposed to fire and smoke during a house fire is no longer safe to eat.
Do – Open the windows. This allows smoke to flow out of the home. The scent will remain for a few days, but the actual smoke will dissipate quicker with ventilation.
Do – Get permission to use anything that requires electricity. In the aftermath of a serious house fire, it’s generally not a good idea to plug in any electronics. Even if the damage is limited to a small area, that doesn’t necessarily mean the undamaged rooms are safe. Unless your home has been inspected by an electrician, you have no idea if the wiring is in good shape or not.
Do – Get rid of a wet rug or dry it immediately. A wet rug is a breeding ground for mold and mildew. A bad smell will also develop if the rug stays wet for too long. And the longer a wet rug sits on the floor, the more likely it is to cause damage to the surface beneath.
Do – Have curtains and upholstery cleaned by a service that specializes in cleaning smoke damaged items. A general cleaner may not have the equipment or knowledge to remove soot and smoke stains.
The Benefit of Letting a Professional Deal with Smoke Damage
A company that specializes in fire and flood restoration can make things easier for you. Professional cleaners will know exactly how to handle all forms of smoke damage. They’ll be able to easily clean your walls, floors, and carpets. It’s true you can do this yourself, but you save time, money, and worry by letting a professional handle the job.
In addition to cleaning surface areas, a professional can literally clean your air. Sometimes you need more than an open window and air freshener to clear the air. A professional cleaning service should have equipment or products that easily remove smoke odor from the air.
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