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Step by step guide to smoke damage clean up
Posted by: | CommentsA fire, regardless of the size, is a catastrophic event for any family. In the aftermath of a fire, one thing that many find difficult to deal with is the smoke damage clean-up that must be performed.
Smoke is a very pervasive element, and there will be significant work involved in removing all traces from a home. Using a firm experienced in smoke damage clean-up is recommended, as it can be exceedingly difficult to remove the evidence of smoke damage, especially when it comes to the odor associated with smoke.
Any textiles within the home, such as clothes, upholstery, linens, pillows, and drapes will need to be specially cleaned. A professional experienced in smoke damage clean-up can advise on what compounds will work best on the textiles inside the home.
In addition, the walls, ceilings and floors will need to be treated to remove all smoke residues. This step is necessary in order to remove all traces of smoke and the associated odor. A company experienced in fire restoration is the best solution, as they have access to chemical defoggers which can completely remove all traces of smoke. Disaster Plus can be reached at 843-724-7247 to help with fire and smoke damage clean up.
The ideal way to carry out a smoke damage restoration process
Posted by: | CommentsAccidents can happen anywhere and to anyone. Should you experience a fire in your home or business, it’s important to be armed with the knowledge regarding how to restore damage caused by smoke. After a fire, virtually everything in the house will have been affected by smoke damage and need to be restored. It is human nature to want to fix everything right away and restore a sense of normalcy, but proceeding with care will pay off in the long run. Prior to beginning the smoke damage restoration process, here are a few things to keep in mind.
One thing that needs to be considered is the insurance coverage on any smoke-damaged items. Most policies will cover the restoration of items in the house, however it is considered wise to first take a complete inventory of everything that has been damaged. Any items which are damaged should be cataloged and photographed for insurance purposes. Once that has been done, the smoke damage restoration process can be started.
Another factor which needs attention is determining if there have been any damages to the electrical wiring. It may be necessary to enlist the services of a professional to help examine the wiring and check for damage. Once that has been done, the next step is to begin the clean-up. The windows and doors should all be opened to allow fresh air to circulate and it is advisable to enlist the services of a company experienced in smoke damage restoration. Cleaning up after a fire is an arduous task, and it takes expert knowledge to properly remove all traces of smoke and soot from walls, floors and ceilings.
Important info on smoke alarms
Posted by: | CommentsThe smoke alarm in your home is very likely your first line of defense when battling a potential fire in your home or office. All smoke alarms should be checked monthly and the batteries replaced annually. Try to choose a date you can remember such as a major holiday, tax day or a birthday to change the batteries so you will be sure to remember.
If you have family members who sleep with the bedroom door shut, you should add a smoke alarm in each of these bedrooms.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission states “Each year in the US, about 3,000 people lose their lives in residential fires…..Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms are considered one of the best and least expensive means of providing an early warning of a potentially deadly fire.”
Christmas Tips from Disaster Plus
Posted by: | CommentsSafety tip – Never have a live Christmas tree near an open flame! Tree fires are commonly started by shorts in electrical lights and open flames from burning candles, lighters or matches.
Christmas don’t – Colorful plastic (shatterproof) ornaments need to be hung where the family pet cannot reach – these ornaments when used as a chew toy can cause staining to carpet that we may not be able to remove!
Over watering your Christmas tree – may lead to damaged floors. Tree skirts and packages are a great cover for an over watered tree. Many customers have found staining on their hardwood floors from a month or more of over watering!
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