The Do’s:

Limit movement inside the property. Even if the fire seems controlled and the property looks clear to you, it is not safe to enter the building until a professional has given you the go-ahead. This is because your structure could be unstable, and fire can start over again

Take as many photographs as possible. It is important to document the extent of damage and save the photographs. This will come in handy when dealing with your insurance provider

Call a reliable local smoke cleaning and restoration company to help you get started with fire damage cleanup work. All City Cleaning & Restoration company has created a name in helping businesses and residential homeowners after fire damage

Call your insurance company to come assess the extent of fire damage

Keep doors and windows open to allow ventilation

Throw away exposed food supplies left after fire as they can be contaminated

Cover your dry upholstery and furnishings to prevent more soot from falling on them

DO NOT:

Turn on electrical appliances. While some people may recommend that you turn on the fan to clear smoke odor from your property, it is not advisable to use the one already damaged by fire. Get a powerful fan from a nearby hardware store if you would like to freshen your property

Eat exposed food. Food that is exposed to fire can be contaminated and thus should be thrown away. Do not assume that food in your fridge was not contaminated

Clean fire extinguisher powder. This is because fire extinguisher powder contains chemicals that can cause health issues when inhaled. Therefore, leave this work to professionals

Enter the building before the professional gives you the go-ahead. You don’t want to risk a situation where fire restarts when you are inside

Turn on electric, water, or gas lines until professionals check things for you

Try to clean furnishings and carpets as the deposits on them can have dangerous chemicals

These are the basic guidelines you need to follow to prevent further damage. Again, it is important we remind you that smoke damage clean up job should only be handled by professionals. This is because it involves specialized tools, safety gear, and knowledge that only professionals possess.

Here at All City Cleaning & Restoration, we can help during these situations. When a fire disaster strikes, we come to your rescue so that we can help restore sanity in your home or business.

Give us a call, and we will promptly respond!