SERVPRO Franchise Professionals will likely be needed to complete your cleanup, but following the steps on this page can help minimize secondary damage.
"As a local independent insurance agency, client satisfaction and appreciation is the backbone of our business. Having a trusted partner like SERVPRO of Edison we can refer our clients to is vital to our success. SERVPRO of Edison has continually exceeded the expectations of our clients who have had the misfortune of a claim and thanks to the crew of SERVPRO our clients are able to return to their homes and live comfortably in a timely manner. "
Tony Almeida - Insurance Agent
(NJ)
Home Emergency Tips
What you can do until help arrives
Water Damage | Fire & Smoke Damage
Fire & Smoke Damage
After any fire damage situation, your primary focus should be safety first:
- Is it safe to stay in the house?
- Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns.
- Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
- Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!
- Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
- Keep hands clean so as not to further soil upholstery, walls and woodwork.
- Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.
- If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open.
- Clean and protect chrome with light coating of petroleum jelly or oil.
- Wash houseplants on both sides of leaves.
- Change HVAC filter.
- Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers.
- Don't attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery without contacting your SERVPRO Franchise Professional.
- Don't attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat or water without consulting an authorized repair service.
- Don't use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored near the fire, heat or water.
- Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. The wiring may be damaged.
- Don't send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.
- SERVPRO Franchise Professionals work with claims handlers to make your work easier.
