Everything But The Weed

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Linda Maze, a Wedding photography Gainesville FL in Gainesville Florida

The first and most difficult task to do when recovering from fire damage is to determine what can be saved and what must be discarded . Most of your items can be salvaged, disinfected, and cleaned. However, you will need to pay attention to some safety rules when trying to determine what to keep and what to discard . Hiring a fire damage restoration professional , you will be able to salvage more personal belongings; however, some will still have to be discarded. Here are a few tips on what precautions to take , what to look for and how to be sure you are staying safe by keeping your belongings that have been exposed to fire.

Clothes and Textiles

Clothing and other materials can often be cleaned and disinfected. Discard these materials only if burnt . Be extra cautious with baby and childrens clothes.

Medications and Cosmetics

Discard medications and cosmetics if you think they may be contaminated. Look into medications and cosmetics carefully to make sure that they are free of soot, dust, and all other chemicals that may have been used to extinguish the fire.

Food

Be very careful when analyzing food. If food is burnt or even partially burnt, discard it. Discard food that has been exposed to heat, smoke or soot. The high temperatures of fire and its byproducts can make food unsafe.

Refrigerated Food

If your refrigerator was undamaged in the fire, check its contents. Confirm that the food is still preserved and that no soot penetrated it. If in doubt, discard the food .

Frozen Food

The food that was in the freezer can be used if it still has ice crystals on it and if it still feels cold and hard. If not, discard it. Again, whenever in doubt, discard the food .