Both water and fire damage restoration is not anything a homeowner wants to have happen to them. Yet, it could happen. No worries though because ABH Services can help.To get started we put together 8 handy tips for you.
Our first tips address water damage concerns….
- When you’re dealing with ANY flooding inside your home turn off the main water. Stop the flooding immediately. This is a critical first step to get control of the situation.
- Grab towels, blankets, mops or rags to soak up as much water as possible. Get wet belongings off the floor. Work fast so water doesn’t sit for long causing further damage to carpets and flooring.
- Ventilate and dry out the affected area. Turn on fans, blowers, open windows and doors. You need as much ventilation as possible to dry out your space. Even with this approach you may need to cut out carpet if it’s soaked. Yet, cutting out the carpet is a great way to stop mold.
Water and Fire Damage Restoration Requires Elbow Grease
If you’re home suffers a double problem of water and fire damage, you’ll need to address both. With a fire in the home smoke damage is a big issue.
- Smoke damages A LOT of stuff including walls. Instead of the painted walls you enjoyed before they may now have soot on them. Wipe them down to get most of this stuff off. Use detergent or bleach and give your walls a good scrubbing.
- Since fires must have water to stop them you may have water damage from this. If you’ve got fire damage to your home it may have been larger than a blanket could put out. Regrettably, the wetness from extinguishers can mean mold trouble. Plan to ventilate your space, clean vents and filters to aid in ventilation.
- Your floor takes the brunt of water and fire damage. Carpets may be soaked and need to be removed. Water can also find its way into your hardwood below when it permeates the laminate above.
THIS kind of challenge is where professionals with ABH Services can help you. ABH specialists can assess the damage and provide options for your flooring.
- Get your dish washing gloves on. Sounds silly but water and fire damage restoration involves cleaning your dishes. You eat off of them so dishes, pots and pans need a thorough cleaning. Soak them in bleach and water and give them a good scrubbing to ensure you don’t get sick.
- A big issue for homeowners is dealing with clothes that need washing. Be careful because soot is greasy and can get smeared into your clothing. Seek out a local laundromat and see what they can do to help.
With a plan of action, you can work through the challenges of water and fire damage restoration. Call ABH Services at (781) 941-2442 to assist you. Learn more about how we can help on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/abhservices/ .