WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN DISASTER STRIKES. Fire and Smoke Damage DO: • Call Able immediately for board-up or other post-emergency services • Open windows for ventilation • Blow or brush-vacuum loose smoke particles from upholstery, draperies and    carpeting • Place towels or old blankets on carpet traffic areas • Clean and protect chrome trim on kitchen appliances and bathroom faucets    with a light coating of oil or petroleum jelly • If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open • Change HVAC filter • Tape cheesecloth over air vents DO NOT: • Wipe or wash walls, ceilings or other absorbent surfaces • Use TVs, stereos, computers or electrical appliances until cleaned and checked • Turn on ceiling fans. Wiring may be wet or damaged • Use canned or packaged food or beverages exposed to excessive heat • Send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning could set smoke    odor Water Damage DO: • Call Able immediately for water extraction • Remove excess water by mopping • Wipe water from wood furniture • Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying • Eliminate wood stains on carpeting by placing aluminum foil, plates or tile    under furniture legs • Turn on air conditioning in summer and open windows in winter to expedite    drying DO NOT: • Leave wet draperies hanging. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately    at room temperature • Leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpets or floors • Use appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors — especially not on    concrete floors Soot Damage DO: • Call Able immediately to remove harmful soot residue • Change furnace filter • Cover upholstery with clean sheets during cleanup • Tape cheesecloth over air vents • Blow or brush-vacuum loose smoke particles from upholstery, draperies and    carpeting DO NOT: • Attempt to clean walls or ceilings • Use do-it-yourself home carpet or upholstery cleaners Vandalism Damage DO: • Hose down or wash egg residue from building exterior • Wipe up spilled food from carpets and fabrics with a dampened cloth or sponge • Blot liquids and juices • Vacuum glass particles from carpets and upholstery • Save containers that list composition of spilled inks, cosmetics and paints DO NOT: • Attempt to remove ink, paint or cosmetic stains • Operate damaged appliances • Throw away broken pieces of furniture, porcelain or other art objects    (Many pieces can be restored to their original beauty.) Harmful Waste DO: • Call Able immediately for biohazard cleanup and removal • Turn off the HVAC system if there is sewage damage • Get children and pets out of building DO NOT: • Attempt any type of cleanup • Touch anything that might be contaminated • Eat, drink, smoke or handle contact lenses in affected areas • OSHA recommends a post-exposure medical evaluation for anyone who comes    in contact with harmful waste. Consult your physician for details

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