Tips

FIRE & SMOKE DAMAGE:

Do:
* Limit movement in the home to
prevent soot particles from being
imbedded into upholstery and carpets.
* Keep hands clean. Soot on hands can
further soil upholstery, walls and
woodwork.
* Blow or brush vacuum loose soot
particles from upholstery, drapes and
carpets.
* Place clean towels or old linens on
rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.
* If electricity is off, empty freezer and
refrigerator completely and prop doors
open.
* Clean and protect chrome on kitchen
and bathroom faucets, trim and appliances
with light coating of Vaseline or oil.
* Wash house plants on both sides of
leaves.
* Change HVAC filter.
* Tape double layers of cheesecloth
over air registers.
Don’t:
* Attempt to wash any walls or painted
surfaces without first contacting your
TNS CLEANING SERVICES INC.
* Attempt to shampoo carpet or
upholstered furniture without first
consulting your TNS CLEANING SERVICES INC.
* Attempt to clean any electrical
appliances, TV sets, radios, etc. that may
have been close to fire, heat or water
without first consulting an authorized repair
service.
* Use any canned or packaged food or
beverages that may have been stored
close to fire, heat or water. (They may be
contaminated.)
* Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet.
Wiring may be wet or damaged.
* Send garments to ordinary dry cleaner.
Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

VANDALISM DAMAGE:

Do:
* Hose or wash egg damage
from building exterior as soon as
possible.
* Blot freshly spilled food from
carpets and fabrics with a
dampened cloth or sponge (but
don’t overwet). Scrape and blot
(don’t rub: it may damage fibers).
* Vacuum glass particles from
carpets and upholstery.
* Save containers, which reveal
the composition of spilled inks,
cosmetics and paints.
Don’t:
* Attempt to remove ink, paint or
cosmetic stains.
* Operate damaged lamps or
appliances.
* Discard wood chips, broken
pieces from furniture, porcelain or
other art objects.
Do:
* Stay out of affected areas.
* Call emergency service
personnel if the situation is lifethreatening.
* Treat all bodily fluids as if they
are contaminated.
* Turn off the HVAC system if
there is a sewage damage.
Don’t:
* Attempt cleanup of any kind.
* Touch or handle items that
might be contaminated with bodily
fluids.
* Eat, drink, smoke, apply
cosmetics or handle contact lenses
in affected areas.
If exposed to harmful waste, OSHA
recommends a post-exposure
medical evaluation. Consult your
local health department or
physician.

WATER DAMAGE:

Do:
* Remove as much excess water as
possible by mopping and blotting.
* Wipe excess water from wood furniture
after removal of lamps and table top items.
* Remove and prop wet upholstery and
pillow cushions for even drying.
* Place aluminum foil or wood blocks
between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
* Turn air conditioning on for maximum
drying in summer.
* Remove Oriental rugs or other colored
rugs from wet wall-to-wall carpeting.
* Remove valuable paintings and art
objects to a safe, dry place.
* Open and place luggage, in sunlight to
dry, if possible.
* Gather loose items, toys, etc. from
floors.
Don’t:
* Leave wet fabrics in place; dry as
soon as possible. Hang furs and leather
goods to dry separately at room
temperature.
* Leave books, magazines or other
colored items on wet carpets or floors.
* Use your household vacuum to remove
water.
* Use TVs or other household
appliances while standing on wet carpets
or floors, especially not on wet concrete
floors.
* Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet,
and keep out of rooms where ceilings are
sagging from retained water.

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