Fire Damage

Useful Tips for Fire Damage & Smoke Damage

Open windows and doors, if weather permits

Vacuum loose smoke and soot particles from upholstery, curtains and carpets

Do not turn on any electrics or electrical appliances. Lights, TVs, Computers etc

Do not sit down on upholstered furniture. Cover with clean sheets before sitting down on a chair

Do not try to clean walls and ceilings

Do not eat any food, canned or packaged or other food

Do not touch anything, if possible. Soot on your hands causes further damage

Do not send smoke damaged clothes to an ordinary drycleaner. They often do not remove smoke odour

Do not ask an ordinary cleaner to clean smoke damaged carpets, curtains or furniture. They often do not remove smoke odour from them

Water Damage

Useful Tips for Water Damage & Flood Damage

Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting with clean towels

Open drawers and furniture doors to help drying. Do not force open

Remove valuable objects to a safe, dry place

Remove books or magazines from carpets as they can stain the carpets

Water damage, if left unattended, leads to mold growth, which can cause health problems

Do not turn on any electrics or electrical appliances (especially while standing on wet floor)

Do not go into rooms where ceilings are sagging with retained water

Do not go into rooms with standing water (especially if it is sewage)

Do not use your vacuum cleaner to remove water

Do not use items contaminated by sewage

Important
The above useful tips are for general guidance only and must not be taken or used or relied upon as professional advice. The guidelines are for damage caused by general fire and by clean water. If water is contaminated by sewage or chemicals, then Personal Protective Equipment and Procedures are required. Do not attempt to carry out any activity which may put you or others at risk or which may cause damage to property. Always remember personal safety is your main concern