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Fire Damage Restoration Tips in Edison and Bridgewater, NJ

At ServiceMaster Professional Restoration, we are experts in fire damage cleanup and restoration. Our team has decades of experience restoring homes and businesses after a fire. In any fire, it is best to leave all restoration efforts to the proven professionals to quickly and safely restore your property in Edison, East Brunswick, Bridgewater, Somerset, and other cities we serve in Middlesex, Somerset, Union, Mercer & Hunterdon counties. However, there are steps you can take to minimize the damage before professional help arrives, as well as issues to avoid when dealing with the aftermath of a fire. At ServiceMaster, we offer the following tips and stand ready to assist with your fire damage restoration needs. Simply call 732-800-6262 or click here to make an appointment for services at your property!

What To Do When You Have Fire or Smoke Damage

Fire Damage Restoration Tips
  • Area Rugs: Roll up area rugs to prevent additional soiling from walking on them.
  • Food: Discard open food packages to avoid contamination.
  • Refrigerator: If the electricity is off, clean out your freezer & refrigerator. Leave the doors open or place charcoal in the unit.
  • Clothing: Send clothing with heavy smoke damage to a professional dry cleaner that specializes in smoke damage.
  • Damage Prevention: Clean Formica and chrome fixtures in the kitchen & bathroom to prevent permanent tarnishing. Wipe residue from porcelain bath fixtures to prevent etching.
  • Heating & Cooling System: Change the air filter on your furnace ASAP. Tape cheesecloth over the intake and outlet air registers to capture any loose soot in the air.
  • Odor: If the outside temperature is above 60 degrees, air out the house to reduce smoke odor.
  • Do Not Wait: Call for professional help. Smoke and soot do more damage as they sit.

What Not To Do When You Have Fire or Smoke Damage

  • Do not attempt to wash any papered or flat painted walls without consulting your professional cleaner.
  • Incorrect cleaning procedures could compound the soot residue problem.
  • Do not attempt to clean carpets or upholstered furniture. Again, incorrect procedures could increase damage.
  • Do not use electrical appliances that have been close to fire or water before having them checked. They could malfunction.
  • Do not use ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet. A short circuit could result.
  • Do not touch anything. Oil on your hands can permeate upholstery, walls, and woodwork, causing further damage.

Trust Us to Deal with Your Fire Damage Restoration Needs in Somerset & East Brunswick

At ServiceMaster Professional Restoration, we proudly serve Middlesex, Somerset, Union, Mercer & Hunterdon counties. Our emergency crews are here for you on a 24/7/365 basis to provide all types of fire damage restoration services. When you need our help in Edison, East Brunswick, Bridgewater, Somerset, and other cities we serve in New Jersey, call 732-800-6262 or click here to make an appointment today.