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Every 18 Seconds a Fire Occurs in the U.S....Only One Matters to You!

 

     Following the events of September 11, 2001, SERVPRO® Franchise Professionals were called upon to assist with the cleanup and restoration of the Pentagon. In spite of the emotions and difficulties involved in the restoration effort, SERVPRO® Franchise Professionals dried nearly 300,000 square feet in addition to providing fire, soot and smoke cleanup and restoration services. Upon completion of the drying assignment, SERVPRO® Franchise Professionals provided mold remediation services in other sections of the facility. SERVPRO® Franchise Professionals met the challenge and completed the process in just 90 days.

      Your home or commercial facility contains many of your most valuable possessions. SERVPRO® of  Perry Hall/White Marsh understands the trauma that follows a loss. When fire damage takes contol of your life, we help take it back. Our number one goal is returning damage to its preloss condition, doing all we can to make it “Like it never even happened.” Every SERVPRO® of  Perry Hall/White Marsh Professional who steps onto a job site has this goal in mind. It is about total restoration of the damage and about the life of the customer being helped.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please call 410-529-1664, Email, or Follow us on Twitter.

                                                        Fire and Smoke Damage Tips

Do's Don'ts

Limit movement of people in the structure to prevent soot
particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets

Attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces without first
contacting SERVPRO

Keep hands clean. Soot on hands can further soil upholstery,
walls and woodwork

Attempt to shampoo carpet or upholstered furniture without
first consulting SERVPRO

Place dry, colorfast towels on rugs, upholstery and carpet
traffic areas.

Attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been
close to fire, heat or water without first consulting an authorized repair
service person

If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator
completely, and prop doors open to help prevent odors.

Consume any canned or packaged food or beverages that may
have been stored close to fire, heat or water

Wipe soot from chrome on kitchen and bathroom faucets, trim
and appliances. Then protect with a light coating of lubricant.

Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. Wiring may be wet
or damaged and cause electrical shock

Pour RV antifreeze into sinks, toilet bowls, holding tanks
and tubs if heat is off during freezing season

Send garments to the dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set
smoke odor.

Gently wash both sides of leaves on indoor plants

Change HVAC filter, but leave system OFF until checked by
trained professional

Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers to stop
particles of soot from getting in or out of the HVAC system

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