How to Deal with Water Damage after Fire Extinguishing?
Once your home or business has been taken care of by a professional, there are steps you should take to ensure water damage doesn’t take place following fire extinguishing. Here are some tips on dealing with water damage after a fire:
Tip 01: Don’t Use Appliances
Do not use your appliances, including your humidifier or dehumidifier will. These appliances only cause more moisture and humidity problems in the days to come.
Tip 02: Take a post-fire inspection
Conduct a post-fire inspection of all items that can be salvaged and those items that cannot. This is where you will determine what you need to purchase and replace as a result of the fire.
Tip 03: Floors, Walls, Cleaning
After the dust settles from your fire damage, clean your home or business thoroughly with soap and water. You will want to ensure that all ashes and dust are cleaned from the floors, baseboards, walls, and ceilings. This is where most of the damage begins as water seeks out these surfaces.
Tip 04: Mold Cleaning
Mold cleaning must be done at the first sign of moisture. If mold is not taken care of quickly after fire damage, it can thrive and cause severe health issues for you, your family, or business associates.
Tip 05: Dry Home
You will want to use fans and dehumidifiers to help dry out the home or business. Follow the company that did the job for you and do exactly what they did to your home or business. This is where professional companies really show their value!
Tip 06: Wiring
Once the fire department leaves and you are allowed to reenter your home or business, check all wiring. You may have wires that have been burned or water damaged by the extinguishing process. Do not attempt to turn on lights or appliances as this could result in a further electrical fire within your walls.
Conclusion:
After a fire, it is very important to make sure you find a reliable restoration company that can clean the water damage from your home or business. When talking with different companies, be sure to ask if they service their own extinguishers and how much it will cost you.
Hiring a company that does this for themselves saves you money in the end, while a company that does not service their extinguishers may end up costing you more money in the long run.
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