Tips for Fire Damage Restoration

Posted by projectsadd on June 28th, 2018

Assess the Damage

After the fire itself is dealt with it’s easy to just want to start working on any visible damage, but it’s a good idea to know exactly what the damage is. There can be some damage that isn’t easy to spot, like water damage. It might seem a little strange to have to deal with water damage after a fire, but water may have been used to put it out in the first place.

Don't Forget About Smoke or Soot

When the fire is no longer there it can be hard to remember how dangerous smoke or soot can be. Part of fire damage restoration damage in Katy is to check to see if there’s any smoke or soot to get rid of.

Try to Keep Hands Clean

Keeping everyone’s hands clean might not seem like a very important thing when dealing with fire damage, but if there’s any smoke or soot on the hands when cleaning it can transfer. It could be frustrating to try to clean with hands that are already dirty. Wear gloves if that’s the only way to get them clean enough.

Clean the Smoke Damage on the Walls

It’s a good idea to check to make sure it’s okay to clean the walls without calling anyone else in, but it still has to happen. And if there isn’t too much damage to the walls all they would really need is a good scrub.

Get Rid of Mold and Mildew

Along with that water damage, mold and mildew can form, which should be dealt with as soon as possible. Unlike the walls, it’s probably best to bring a professional to get rid of the mold. Since this can be a health issue there would need to be more work than just a simple scrub you may not be able to do alone.

Repair Flooring

When water is used to extinguish the fire the flooring will absorb all of the water. Especially when dealing with carpeting this is a situation that would also need attention. Avoid even more mold or mildew forming by drying out any damaged flooring.

Be Careful When Dealing with Electronics

It may seem only natural to be able to grab any electronics and just move them out of the way or try to clean them, but they could have been damaged by the water. Wet electronics don’t need to add extra danger during fire damage restoration in Katy.