Fire is no Match for a Prepared Household

8/7/2022 (Permalink)

Imagine the most valuable belongings in your home right now. It could be an item from your childhood, or something impossible to replace because of its uniqueness. Would you be able to save this item from a fire in your home? The following are tips to protect your homes from fire damage, courtesy of SERVPRO:

Always remember to blow out candles before leaving any room. While it may look fancy to electricity by having burning candles all around your home, they can result in a disaster if left near something flammable.? Learn how to put out a small pan fire. Also, know how to eliminate a grease fire and use the back burners with the panhandles.? Do not install smoke alarms near ducts, doors, and windows as they can fail to work properly. Ceiling-mounted alarms should be installed at least 4-inches away from the nearest wall? Keep plenty of space around your space heater and ensure it is tested for safety.

In an intricate fire, especially where plastics are burned, the acid gasses amalgamate with water vapor and heat and then penetrate crevices. Also, when surfaces cool, the gasses form highly corrosive solutions. These solutions can permanently stain or etch multiple sensitive surfaces including household appliances, precision instruments, and tools. While the chemistry of fires may vary, the most important thing is to dry out the area promptly. At SERVPRO, we recommend that you carefully consider the surfaces and materials affected. This will provide an understanding of the fire’s chemistry and enable a targeted ad informed restoration effort. Feel free to call us in case you need our exceptional services from trained experts.