How to Prevent a Fire

10/12/2020 (Permalink)

As a fire prevention Month, SERVPRO of Hollywood/Hallandale/Aventura would like to share some tips and facts about preventing from any fire disasters.

• The first 48 hours after a fire damage can make the difference between restoring versus replacing your property and personal belongings. SERVPRO . 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 preloss condition when possible. SERVPRO Franchise Professionals are available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year to help you regain control quickly.
  WHAT YOU CAN DO UNTIL HELP ARRIVES
• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from spreading and additional damage from occurring
• Keep hands clean so as not to further soil upholstery, walls and woodwork.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs and high traffic areas and upholstery. 
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open.
• Wash houseplants on both sides of leaves.
• Change HVAC filter.
• Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers.
• Coat chrome faucets, trim and appliances petroleum jelly or oil 
• Place aluminum foil wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpet. 
• Do not shampoo carpet or upholstery
• Do not clean any electrical equipment.
• Do not send clothing to a dry cleaner since improper cleaning may set some odor.

WHAT NOT TO DO AFTER A FIRE

• Don't attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery without contacting us.
• Don't attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat or water without consulting an authorized repair service.
• Don't use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored near the fire, heat or water.
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. The wiring may be damaged.
• Don't send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

Have Smoke or Fire Damage? Call (954) 921-8992