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Fire and Smoke Damage

Water Damage

Harmful Waste

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fire and Smoke Damage

DO:

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being imbedded into upholstery and carpets.
• Keep hands clean. Soot on hands can further soil upholstery, walls and woodwork.
• Blow or brush-vacuum loose soot particles from upholstery, drapes and carpets.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator completely and prop doors open.
• Clean and protect chrome on kitchen and bathroom faucets, trim and appliances with light coating of Vaseline@ or oil.
• Pour RV antifreeze in sinks, toilet bowls and tubs, if heat
  is off during freezing season .
• Wash house plants on both sides of leaves.
• Change HVAC filter .
• Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers.

  DON'T

• Attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces without first contacting your Servpro of Freehold Professional.
• Attempt to shampoo carpet or upholstered furniture without first consulting your Servpro of Freehold Professional.
• Attempt to clean any electrical appliances, TV sets, radios, etc. that may have been close to fire, heat or water without first consulting an authorized repair service.
• Use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored close to fire, heat or water. (They may be contaminated.)
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. Wiring may be wet or damaged.
• Send garments to ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

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Water Damage

DO:

• Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and table top items.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and pillow cushions for even drying .
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying In summer.
• Remove Oriental rugs or other colored rugs from wet wall-to-wall carpeting.
• Remove valuable paintings and art objects to a safe, dry place.
• Open and place luggage, in sunlight to dry, if possible.
• Gather loose items, toys, etc. from floors.

DON'T:

• Leave wet fabrics in place; dry as soon as possible. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.
• Leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpets or floors.
• Use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Use TVs or other household appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors.
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.

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Harmful Waste:(sewage)

DO:

• Stay out of affected areas.
• Call emergency service personnel if the situation is life-threatening .
• Treat all bodily fluids as if they are contaminated.
• Turn off the HVAC system if there is a sewage damage.

DON'T

• Attempt cleanup of any kind.
• Touch or handle items that might be contaminated with bodily fluids.
• Eat, drink, smoke, apply cosmetics or handle contact lenses in affected areas.

If exposed to harmful waste, OSHA recommends a post-exposure medical evaluation. Consult your local health department or physician.

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