Putting Out a Fire Can Be Worse Than The Fire Itself

10/30/2020 (Permalink)

If you are in the unfortunate situation where you have a fire in your home or business, SERVPRO of Spartanburg County is always here to help. No matter how big or small the fire is, SERVPRO has highly trained technicians to make your home look as good as new. Below are some tips until we arrive.

• 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 carpets.
• 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.

As a reminder, SERVPRO of Spartanburg is available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year to help you regain control quickly!

Give us a call at 864-576-2430