A house fire no matter the size can be devastating. One of the hardest parts about recovering from a house fire is deciding what you can Salvage and what you must throw away. The following basic information regarding proper care and cleaning after a fire may be able to save you a lot more than you think if the damage is not too extensive. After a fire loss in most cases, you will be left with more than smoke, soot and structural damage. Water damage damage after a house fire is always the case as the fire department will dump a lot of water on the home to make sure that the fire is out and won’t rekindle. The first thing that needs to be done when the fire trucks leave is to begin drying things out as soon as you can as mold can begin to grow within the first 48 hours.
Board-Up any windows that may have been smashed out and tarp any exposed roof areas that may have been opened by the fire department to access the fire. This will prevent any further damage from the elements and keep out intruders. If this is to much to handle, you can call a local restoration contractor in your area. Select Restoration Services Michigan.
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Once the home is secured and drying out, the next task will be going through the contents in the home. You will want to take many photos of the damage so when the insurance adjuster comes out you will be ahead of the game on doing your contents inventory. You will have to make the determination whether to restore or replace any damaged items. Any food in the home after a fire should be thrown out immediately, even if you have items in jars, they can still become contaminated as the high heat in the home will spoil them. Remember protect yourself at all times when reentering the home. Always where protective gear, eye protection, face mask etc. Never mess with damaged electrical wires, call in the professionals.
Remember, the longer that soot remains on something, the harder it is to salvage because soot is acidic in nature and will etch surfaces if left untreated for long. Soot will stain things like rugs, carpet, mattresses, bedding, walls. Floor tile and other hard surface Porous materials will often require specialized cleaning by trained technicians. Solid objects such as mirrors, glass, kitchen utensils or other non-porous materials can usually be returned to their normal state if acted on quickly. Electronics tend to have a high rate of recovery after a fire if they’re handled properly. In most cases damaged electronics should be best cared for buy an electronics restoration specialty company. These professionals will be able to remove all your damaged electronic items from the property and get them to a clean and safe environment, and then assess the smoke damage. These items are fully cleanable and restorable, which can save you thousands of dollars.
Smoke odors however, latch onto porous materials in the home such as drywall and insulation and can linger in a home long after a fire occurs unless everything is properly treated and deodorized quickly after the fire. Smoke odors will also contaminate your homes havc system and if left untreated, odor may be a reoccurring issue, especially during times of the year when you use your heating or air conditioning or when humidity is higher.
If you’ve had extensive smoke damage, professionals can help you clean up and get rid of smoke odor
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Losing a home in a House Fire can cause significant emotional distress. You should not underestimate the challenge of evacuation, relocation and rebuilding after a fire.
It is common for people to experience several stages of adjustment including shock, anger, depression and hopelessness. Ultimately, however, people can reach a stage of acceptance and become able to move beyond disbelief, bitterness and sadness. Positive feelings can begin to re-emerge as the focus shifts towards the future and rebuilding your property.
With Select Restoration on your team, you can be assured that you have the best company in place that is fully equipped and prepared to make your home as good as new in a timely manner. For A Free On-Site Consultation, Contact Us Today 586-791-3900, We Have Certified Technicians on Call To Answer Any Questions and Can Dispatch Emergency Crews 24/7 To Any Disaster Situation.
