What Can I Do if I Have Fire Damage in My Tucson Home?

8/30/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Pima County.

Even small kitchen fires will cause smoke and soot damage to other areas of the house. Our Northeast Tucson and Oro Valley/Marana East teams are trained and certified to clean and restore fire damage quickly and efficiently. Here are some tips from our website on things you can do while waiting for help to arrive:

What To Do After A Fire

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
• Keep hands clean so as not to further soil upholstery, walls, and woodwork
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery, and carpet traffic areas
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open
• Clean and protect chrome with a light coating of petroleum jelly or oil
• Wash houseplants on both sides of leaves
• Change HVAC filter
• Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers

What NOT To Do After A Fire

• Don't attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery without contacting us
• Don't attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat, or water without consulting an authorized repair service
• Don't use any canned or packaged food or beverages that may have been stored near the fire, heat, or water
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet. The wiring may be damaged.
• Don't send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

Call Us Today!

When your Tucson home or commercial business has fire, smoke, and soot damage, our local team in Northeast Tucson, Oro Valley, and Marana East is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 520-760-9352.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.