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In most cases of fire damage Seattle WA, there are personal items that need to be cleaned and restored. Contents are the items found in a home for use or consumption, including appliances, furniture, food, and clothing.
Contents that have sustained significant damage must be removed from the property after a fire to prevent mold growth which can cause more damage to contents.
The following is an example list of common contents found in houses:
- Appliances: Refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, washers, dryers.
- Furniture: Couches, armchairs, cabinets/closets.
- Dressers, mattresses
- Sectional sofas or loveseats with multiple components
- Food: Cooked food, canned goods, cereal boxes, snacks
- Clothing & linens: Closets, dressers/chests of drawers, bookshelves, or entertainment units
- Flooring: Carpet, tile, hardwood floors, linoleum
- Paintings, pictures
- Books & Jewelry
At Seattle Fire Restorations, we’re familiar with what has to be done with personal belongings in case of a fire. Not everything can be salvaged, and that’s something that you need to be aware of.
Call us today to learn more about our item cleaning services.
Post-Fire Personal Belonging Cleaning Process
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After your property has sustained fire damage Seattle WA , you should get in touch with professionals for personal item cleanup. The cleanup process will involve the following steps:
Debris Removal and Disposal
Soot Removal by Vacuuming
Soap-Based Cleaning Process
Deodorizing
What Must Be Thrown Away After a Fire?
In fire damage Seattle WA, there are some things you can salvage and even reuse later. But then there are some items that you must throw away no matter what state they’re in.
Here are these items:
Non-Perishable Food
Non-perishable food exposed to smoke, firefighting chemicals, and heat must be thrown away.
If it smells like smoke, throw it out!
Electronics
Honestly, if your TV and other electronics got wet or even a little bit of smoke damage, then you should just toss them. They will not come back to life, and they may even catch fire once you plug them in again. Just buy new ones.
Paper
This includes books, documents, and papers of any sort that are irreplaceable or important to you. Just throw them away unless it’s something you need to save.
Medicines
Soot-Soaked Clothing
Throw away clothing that got wet with water or was covered in soot from the fire. If soot does not completely blacken the whole garment, you can try to wash it away.
Just wipe off the soot with warm water and soap. Then use a mild detergent solution to wash the clothes in if there is still some left. Otherwise, you can skip the step and just dry clean them instead.
Textiles Exposed to Heat
Some fabrics can “wick” heat, which means they absorb the heat so fast, it almost melts. These textiles include cotton t-shirts, silk dresses, and wool sweaters. These items can’t be saved, so don’t bother trying to save them. Just toss them out.
FAQs
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You should throw away cosmetics, medicine, food items, paper, and post-fire clothing that isn’t salvageable.
You can save anything as long as it is clean and dry. This means washing it to ensure no dirt or chemical residue remains on the surface. Dry cleaning will further ensure that it is safe.
Yes, you can use things like vinegar and baking soda in bowls and leave them around your home to absorb any smoke smell. You can also put some lemon or orange peels in an oven-proof dish with a little bit of salt to release a sweet-smelling aroma.
Wash your clothes with a cupful of vinegar or baking soda. You can also try adding a half-teaspoon of liquid detergent and a couple of drops of essential oil for every load you run through the washing machine.