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DO:
- Call us ASAP!
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Limit the movement in the home to
prevent spreading and embedding soot
particles.
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Tape double layer of cheesecloth
over all air registers.
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Change furnace filters.
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Open windows to begin to air out the
property.
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Wash plants with water.
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Empty the refrigerator or freezer
(if electricity is off) and prop
doors open.
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Send heavily smoke damaged clothing
to a professional restoration
cleaner rather than a dry cleaning
company.
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Turn water off and drain water
lines.
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Drain the hot water heater if the
electric or gas is off.
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DON'T:
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Use
do-it-yourself home carpet or
upholstery cleaners.
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Attempt to clean or wash any
absorbent surfaces i.e. walls,
ceilings, etc. as this could
compound the soot residue
problem.
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Eat
or use any food items that have
been exposed to high heat or
smoke.
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Use
TV’s, stereos, or electrical
appliances until professionally
checked and cleaned.
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