Tips On Cleaning Up After A Household Fire Disaster

Getting out of a home that is on fire should be the first priority of any individual

. If the fire doesn't end up being contained well enough in the end, you can always clean the interior to be good as new. There are many "tricks of the trade" to be used on interior structure, walls, and key parts of a once impeccable home.

If you had money lying around the home, find as much of it as you can. If you are lucky you will find bills that are at least halfway intact. The Department of the Treasury will replace all bills that can be identified in this manner. In a modern day of debit and credit cards, this tip might be less useful as it was just decades ago.

Fire creates a burned, charred, substance on everything it touches. That's why the kitchen is an area of replacing instead of renovating. Even things that work seemingly well can't always be trusted. Char can become lodged in appliances, setting fire to the appliance as soon as the char is heated. History could indeed repeat itself given the chance.

Some homeowners like to save the food in jars and cans. This is perfectly fine if they are washed and free of any defect. Be on careful watch of cans that are bulging or rusting, or jars that have broken their seal. If the food is easily replaced, you might be better off skipping the risk factor and replacing it.

Scrub all walls you find, stairs, and floors. Use a soapy, warm, water mixture to ensure that any mold that might have taken hold of the home will be cleansed. Dry the walls and other affected areas with fans before proceeding to apply paint anywhere. If there is too much damage to repair, you might have to find a new drywall professional to knock out affected areas and install new walls.

A lock doesn't work so well when a fire damages a home. All of the contaminants in the air will lodge inside of the lock, providing for a poor lubricant. You must somehow clean the lock- usually with a cleaner and a towel if you are able to. Be sure to apply oil afterward so the lock will remain lubricated. Allow the lock to dry completely from the cleaning before attempting to put oil on or installing back to its original spot.

Final Thoughts

Best of luck in recovering from a fire damaged home. It isn't impossible- you just have to have the strong will to finish the project you take on. With enough scrubbing, cleaning, and good will, you can clean your home back to its original state. If there is too much damage, consider demolishing the home and building again.

by: Chris Channing

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