Fire and Smoke Damage Do's and Don'ts
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Remove pets to a clean environment, including changing water in fish tanks.
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Provide alternate power sources to freezers and refrigerators. If this is not possible, empty freezers & refrigerators and prop doors open with a rolled up newspaper or towel
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Introduce fresh air to the contaminated environment by opening windows.
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If the furnace is still operating, change the filter.
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Clean arborite counter-tops and linoleum floors.
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Clean and protect bathroom faucets, tub fittings, chrome towel bars, and trims on kitchen appliances.
Don't...
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Use computers, appliances, TVs, VCRs or stereos until they have been cleaned and tested.
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Use food items that have been exposed to soot, or canned goods that have been subjected to excessive heat.
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Use upholstered sofas and chairs etc.
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Attempt to wash walls, ceilings, unsealed wood, bricks or other absorbent surfaces.
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Launder clothes or dry clean garments that have a strong smoke odour.
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Improper cleaning may set smoke or odours.
Water Damage Do's and Don'ts
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Place towels (color-fast/non-bleed) on carpeted floors beneath dripping ceilings.
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Poke small holes in drooping drywall ceilings to relieve trapped water.
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Open camera & musical cases, suitcases and boxed contents and allow to dry in sunlight if possible.
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Wipe water from wood furniture.
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Remove paintings and art objects to a dry environment.
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Open cabinet and desk doors & drawers.
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Open windows to enhance drying.
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Place wood blocks or aluminum foil between furniture legs and wet carpets.
Don't...
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Use TVs or electrical appliances... especially while standing on wet floors.
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Leave non-colourfast area rugs, magazines or books on wet carpets.
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Use household vacuums to extract water.
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Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet.
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Leave wet clothing in place. Remove and dry if possible.
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