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At Service Master Clean In A Wink, we know how different materials react to fire, heat & smoke & what steps to take to minimize the destruction. Clean In A Wink will perform the necessary services, required by your insurance company, to preserve, protect & secure your home from further destruction. Service Master Clean In A Wink also knows how to work along side your insurance representative, as a restoration professional not as a remodeling or general contractor, an important difference when selecting a qualified specialist.
Keep us in mind if you ever need professional smoke damage advise (316) 219-9696.
If you've suffered fire, smoke or soot damage, we would like you to know we have over 20 years experience in assisting customers with losses ranging from furnace "puff backs" to major fires. Our cleaning & restoration crews have the expertise, experience and above all, empathy for homeowners who have experienced these types of disasters.
If you have to deal with such a loss it will help you out if you will do the following.
Document the destruction to your insurance company as soon as feasible. Most companies have a toll-free call center to take your information. You can always document the loss to your agent instead. In the event you must turn off your water, take steps to prevent your plumbing and/or heating supply pipes from freezing. In the event you have lost power & it is safe to do so, remove perishable foods from your refrigerator & freezer. The odor created by spoiled food is usually impossible to remove. - Keep a listing of anything you have discarded & receipts for any expenses you incur in defending your property. Most likely, your insurance claim representative will ask for this stuff. In the event you must relocate, even temporarily, give your insurance company a phone number where you can be reached.
The following are some steps that you can take to help things go smoothly as the company you choose to do the work arrives. However, always adhere to the recommendations of your fire department or other responding agencies your health & safety are more important than your possessions. do not take any unnecessary risks.
You need your home back to the condition it was in prior to the fire & smoke destruction, at Service Master Clean In A Wink, they know how to do that.
How can you help?
You've suffered a fire and smoke loss, and you've already taken the next step to deal with it by checking out our website. Here are some important things for you to know to get back on track and face your claim more confidently.
* Appliances/Electronics: Do not use any TV, stereo or electronic appliances until they have been checked by a technician. If the electricity is off, empty your refrigerator/freezer completely and prop the doors open with a rolled towel.
* Carpets: Vacuum loose dry soot smoke particles from carpets. Make sure the vacuum cleaner has a HEPA filter to prevent redistribution of fine soot. Avoid walking or tracking on carpet if possible. Do not use "do-it-yourself" home carpet cleaners.
* Ceilings/Walls: Do not wipe or attempt to wash ceilings or other absorbent surfaces.
* Doors: Close doors on affected areas to localize smoke odors as much as possible.
* Food Items: Do not consume food items exposed to smoke or canned goods that have been subjected to excessive heat.
* Furnace: Change the furnace or air conditioner filter if the blower is operating. Tape double pieces of cheesecloth over air registers with masking tape.
* Furniture: If possible, avoid using upholstered furniture or handling drapes.
* Pets: Remove all pets to a clean environment.
* Plants: Wash plants with mild soap and water, cleaning both sides of the leaves.
* Plumbing: Call a plumber to drain and winterize the system if the heat will be turned off in the winter.
* Windows: If possible, open windows to ventilate. |
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