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Should I Clean Up After a Fire in My Morris County Home?

Darric Mitchell • Oct 19, 2018
Home completely destroyed after a fire. Restoration 1 of Morris County.

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.

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02 Apr, 2020
Throughout Morris and surrounds, we have seen rapidly changing and evolving situations when it comes to virus updates. For the last decade, Restoration 1 of Morris County has specialized in bio-hazard cleanup, which means our certified experts are ready for all your virus disinfection and sanitation needs. Rest assured, our team is equipped with advanced equipment and trained on the latest techniques to clean up any type of bio-hazard. We are stocked with CDC and EPA approved cleaning agents to effectively clean and sanitize your floors, bathrooms, keyboards, shelving, door knobs, storage areas and all other surfaces people may have come in contact with. On top of this, we are fully trained and equipped with the proper safety equipment to reduce the risk of contamination or illness from any bio-hazard materials. The sooner we get on the job, the better. We offer 24/7 emergency services and flexible scheduling to work with your individual needs. Here’s How Restoration 1 of Morris County Will Complete a Virus Disinfection & Sanitation: Our team is certified by the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification) when it comes to disease cleanup Restoration 1 uses the approved CDC and EPA industrial-strength disinfectants to decontaminate and disinfect surfaces. We properly handle hazardous and infectious bio-hazard waste, such as infected materials Restoration 1’s cleanup technicians are always dressed in fully encapsulated personal protective equipment with a full-face respirator masks How You Can Prevent Virus and Disease From Spreading Stay Informed. We recommend that you check the following resources daily for the most up to date information: Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov Google Blog: https://www.blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/covid-19-how-were-continuing-to-help/ American Public Health Association: https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/communicable-disease/coronavirus/in-the-news World Health Organization: who.int Health Resources and Services Administration: https://www.hrsa.gov/public-health/index.html Your State and Local Public Health Websites, such New Jersey Department of Health For general questions about corona virus, call the Morris County Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.. Viruses often spread via human contact. They can also spread via respiratory particles that are left on surfaces and objects. These infected particles can come from coughing or sneezing. The particles can continue to live on a surface for weeks even after first contact. If someone else comes into contact with these particles, and then touches their face, mouth, nose or eyes without washing their hands, they are also at serious risk of contracting the virus. Avoid coming into contact with people, maintain a safe distance in social situation Do not shake hands or hug people Carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially if you feel you may have been in contact with infected particles Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth unless you have recently washed your hands Avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home if you are feeling sick, unless you need medical assistance Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze with a bent elbow Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily When it comes to virus disinfection, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Contact our Morris County branch today, on 973-810-4145. Disclaimer: Please be advised that nothing completely eliminates bacteria or viruses and these are efforts to contain and control the spread of a virus.
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