What Should You Do After A Fire?

4/24/2019 (Permalink)

A house fire is every homeowner’s nightmare; the aftermath can feel like the flames are always there to haunt you. However, with help from SERVPRO, you can have your home back to its smoke-free original state, “Like it never even happened.” SERVPRO of Henry and Randolph Counties offer many fire services including fire restoration, water damage, odor removal, and carpet and upholstery cleaning.

A few tips SERVPRO suggests following after a fire:

1. Be sure to limit the movement throughout the home after the fire has occurred. Movement can cause soot particles to become embedded into upholstery and carpets, making it a lot harder to clean and bring back to its original state.
2. Ensure you have a helping hand to move items out of the home. Wet materials can be extremely heavy and hard for one person to manage. Proper lifting techniques can result in overall success for everyone and everything involved. A huge bonus to using SERVPRO’s team of professionals… they will move your damaged items for you.
3. After you turn your electricity off, remember to empty out your refrigerator and freezer. Prop open the doors once emptied so it can be aired out.
4. Stay safe. Don’t attempt to wash walls, shampoo carpets, clean electrical appliances, turn on ceiling fans, or dry clean clothing before contacting SERVPRO of Henry and Randolph Counties. Doing these simple tasks can expose you to harmful toxins. SERVPRO has specialized technicians and scientific processes to help remove the toxins from your home. Let us help you stay safe.

We hope you never experience the nightmare of a house fire, but if you do, contact SERVPRO of Henry and Randolph Counties at 765-575-8654, We’ll make it “Like it never even happened.”