Fire Damage Prevention in Dennis, MA

3/11/2024 (Permalink)

Fire and smoke damage require a professional restoration team.

In the event of a fire or furnace puffback incident, homeowners often try to remediate the damage themselves, causing further destruction to the residence. If your home suffers from a fire or smoke damage, no matter how big or small, seeking help from fire damage restoration professionals is always a smart choice. However, before professionals arrive, there are a few things you can do to prevent permanent damage from occurring. 

What to do when fire or smoke damage has occurred in your home:

• Limit movement around the house to prevent the spread of soot
• Place clean linens and towels on rugs and upholstery
• Coat chrome appliances with oil or petroleum jelly
• Keep furniture legs from touching wet carpet by wedging wood blocks or aluminum foil under them
• Refrain from shampooing carpets and upholstery
• Do not wash walls and other painted surfaces
• Do not clean electronic appliances
• Refrain from dry cleaning clothing with smoke odor

Our Team at SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod are on call 24/7 for all your fire damage or smoke damage restoration needs. Call us at 508-778-7378 to schedule a free estimate or get emergency cleanup assistance as soon as you need it.  WE ARE HERE TO HELP!