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Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration

A Fire has damaged your property…. NOW WHAT?  

1/8/2020 (Permalink)

What you do during the first 48 hours after fire damage can make the difference between restoring versus replacing your property and personal belongings. SERVPRO of East Meadow/Westbury can help prevent fire damage from causing long-term damage.  Here are a few Fire Emergency Tips that will assist you in taking the proper action until the SERVPRO of East Meadow/ Westbury team is able to assist.

What TO DO After a Fire:

  • Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
  • Keep hands clean so you do not further soil upholstery, walls and woodwork.
  • Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.
  • If the electricity is off, empty the freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open.
  • Clean and protect chrome with light coating of petroleum jelly or oil.
  • Wash houseplants on both sides of leaves.
  • Change HVAC filter.
  • Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers.

What NOT To Do After a Fire:

  • Don't attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery without contacting your SERVPRO of East Meadow/Westbury Professionals.
  • 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 actually set in the smoke odor.

The SERVPRO of East Meadow/Westbury Emergency Response team is available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you regain control of your property loss quickly.  Reach out to us ASAP after you’ve suffered damage, so we can help you with all of the TO DO’s to ensure you and your property end this tough time with a happy result.  Call us today at 516-334-2927

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