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Should I Clean Up After a Fire in My Morris County Home?
More than anyone, we know that after a disastrous event like fire and smoke damage, you want your home cleaned up as quickly as possible and remnants of the incident out of sight. When you go through trauma like that, your only priority is to put it behind you. But, after a devastating house fire, we want to discourage you from going near the damage without adequate protection or knowledge on how to handle it. Here are some reasonswhy you should not clean up after a fire on your own and why you should call a professional team right away to restore the damaged areas in your home.
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If you had a significant blaze in your home that caused multi-room damage and required gallons upon gallons of water to be put out, your structure could be severely compromised. Between the water required to extinguish the flames and the deteriorating power of fire, it would not be wise to risk your safety by re-entering without proper approval to do so. By waiting for a professional to ascertain the extent of the damage, you can prevent injuries and additional stresses.
Water Damage
You may not realize it, but there is often a large amount of standing water in a home after a fire has been put out. This water is by no means safe and could be hiding additional dangers. The water could contain toxic chemicals or other hazardous materials, so avoid making contact and allow a professional who has the appropriate attire to remedy the damage.
Smoke and Ash Inhalation
This is perhaps the most significant reason to not go into your home after a fire. Inhaling smoke and ash can pose major risks to your health, and you should not be anywhere near these substances without adequate, professional-grade face protection. When plastic and other materials burn, they produce toxic fumes that you should avoid breathing. Additionally, ash can contain heavy metals, dioxin, and even asbestos. You also need to ensure that ash does not make contact with your skin or your eyes. Overall, it is best to avoid the scene of a fire.
24/7 Fire & Smoke Damage Experts
At Restoration 1 of Morris County, we are fire & smoke damageexperts, and we know the proper measures to take when restoring your home after fire damage. Call us today at 973-810-4145. We are based Rockaway, New Jersey and serve the surrounding region.
