Fire Damage San Diego: What You Can Do Until Help Arrives

For Homeowners

Putting Out

A FIRE

Can Be Worse Than The

FIRE ITSELF

 

 

What You Can Do Until Help 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 and high traffic areas and upholstery.
• Coat chrome faucets, trim and appliances with petroleum jelly or oil.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpet.
• Do not wash any walls or painted surfaces.
• 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 smoke odor.



Were you affected by a Fire and Smoke Damage?

 

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