What to Do When You Have Fire & Smoke Damage

Bay Area Clean Care has the capabilities to restore fire and smoke damaged properties back to pre-loss condition. We will work directly with your insurance company and perform all work with minimal intrusion. Fast response is just a call to our 24-hour emergency line away.

Until we can arrive on the scene, here are some steps you can take to help speed up the restoration process and avoid secondary damage.

• Prevent the spread of particles by limiting movement between rooms and keeping hands and shoes free of soot.
• Protect high traffic areas by putting down linens or towels to walk on.
• Power down central heating or air conditioning units and replace the filter as soon as possible.
• Protect air ducts from contamination by covering air registers with a double layer of cheesecloth.
• Discard any food or beverages that were exposed in damaged areas.
• Keep light fixtures powered off in areas that are clearly wet to avoid serious electrical shock.
• To avoid spreading damage, keep all types of fans off.
• Avoid cleaning anything that was damaged or soiled by fire or smoke before contacting a professional like Bay Area Clean Care.