Do's and Dont's

5/22/2019 (Permalink)

Fire in Upland CA.

Do: Limit movement in the facility to prevent soot particles from spreading and additional damage from occurring.

Place clean towels or old linens on rugs and high traffic areas.

Coat chrome faucets, trim appliances with petroleum jelly or oil.

Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between office furniture legs and wet carpet.

DO Not: Wash any walls or painted surfaces.

Shampoo carpet or upholstery.

Clean any electrical equipment.

Send clothing to dry cleaner since improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

A fire damage in a business can be stressful for the owner, property manager, employees and tenants. Property damage, equipment damage, document loss and temporary business closure are just some of the concerns you may experience. Timely response and thorough mitigation can alleviate these concerns.