What to do, how restoration works, and the questions to ask before you hire.
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Contents — furniture, clothing, electronics, documents, keepsakes — are often the part of a fire loss that hurts most. Some items clean up well; some don't. Salvageable items are cleaned on-site or packed out to a facility; unsalvageable items are documented for the insurance claim. Ultrasonic cleaning, dry cleaning, and electronics decontamination each have their place.
Often yes — professional dry cleaning and ozone treatment can remove soot and odor from most garments. Clothing stored in closed closets and drawers usually fares better than clothing left out.
Electronics are vulnerable to both soot (acidic, corrosive) and suppression water. Don't power up a smoke- or water-exposed device — have it assessed by a specialist. Some can be cleaned and recovered; some can't.
Reputable companies photograph and inventory every item, tag it, and log its location. Ask how tracking works before the pack-out starts — a good inventory is also your insurance documentation.
Call a restoration pro now — the sooner cleanup starts, the less damage spreads.
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