Here’s what you can do:

• Open all windows and doors to ventilate the property and reduce the amount of smoke odors.
• Clean fixtures of soot and smoke residue to avoid permanent marks and damages.
• Discard any open food packages.
• Place a damp cloth over air vents and registers to capture soot and dust.
• If possible, replace the air filters on your air circulation unit.
• Cover floors with tarps to avoid additional soiling.
• If there is no power, remove all items from your refrigerator.
• Do not touch or press on any fabric items that have soot buildup.

If you choose to attempt to clean your property after sustaining fire or smoke damages, use caution, as improper cleaning techniques may cause additional damages. Fortunately, ServiceMaster of the Shore Area offers emergency restoration services 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. When you contact us for Monmouth County fire damage, we’ll assemble a team of our expert restoration technicians and have them onsite at your location within hours to take over the damage mitigation and repair process. Call us today for all of your Monmouth County fire damage needs.