Residential Fire

Fire and smoke can damage your home, but also your life. If your electrical system malfunctioned in your business, or your fireplace decided to "puff" back and leave soot all over your home's interior. Stemar Restoration, Inc. can help, our services include:

Fire and Smoke Restoration
Soot Removal
Complete Building and Content Cleaning
Carpet, Rug and Upholstery Cleaning
HVAC Cleaning
Biohazard Cleaning
Safety and Compliance
Pack out and inventory service
Restoration dry cleaning and laundry
Board Up

Fire Damage Tips

Even after the fire is doused and the smoke cleared, time is of the essence. To increase your chances of a complete recovery, call Stemar Restoration, Inc. as soon as possible. in the meantime, there are a few things you can do to ensure a more succesful restoration.

Do...

Clean and protect chrome trim on kitchen appliance with a light coating of Vaseline or other oil.
Blow off or brush-vacuum loose smoke particles from upholstery, drapery and carpet.
Open windows for ventilation.
Change the air filter on your furnace if it uses forced hot air.
Discard any open food packages.
Empty freezer and refrigerator completely if electricity is off, and prop door open with a rolled towel or newspaper.
Clean and protect smoked bathroom faucets, tub fittings and towel bars with a light coating of oil.
Wash plants with water on both sides of leaves (water softener helps.)
Remove pets (especially birds) to clean environment.
Send clothing with heavy smoke damage to a qualified restoration dry cleaner.

Do Not...

Wipe or attempt to wash walls, ceilings or other absorbent surfaces. Use upholstered furniture if it can be avoided.
Use exposed food items, or canned goods, which have been subjected to excessive heat.
Use electrical appliances until cleaned and checked.
Send smoked garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke and odor.
Do not attemp to clean carpets or upholstered furniture.
Do not use ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet.

Why call a contractor for each of these items? We are your one-stop shop. Call Stemar Restoration, Inc. for the water extraction and let them get your property to its pre-loss condition as well.