Fire in your home? What can you do?

2/13/2019 (Permalink)

The fire fighters have left your home, luckily it wasn't a massive fire but your home is covered in soot and has much smoke damage.  What should you do or don't do until help of SERVPRO of Barron, Dunn, and Rusk Counties arrives:

-Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from spreading and additional damage from occurring.

-Place clean towels or old linens on rugs or high traffic areas and upholstery.

-Do not wash any walls or painted surfaces

-Do not shampoo carpet or upholstery

-Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpet

-Do not clean any electrical equipment

-Do not send clothing to a dry cleaner since improper cleaning may set smoke odor

If you find yourself in a fire damaged home let the trained professionals handle the cleaning properly for you.  Give us a call at 715-643-7171.