Get the air moving. Open windows to ventilate areas. Install a fan
to circulate air. Note: if there has been substantial water damage and the
weather is warm, you will probably need to keep the windows shut and run a
dehumidifier. In cold weather, your heating system is operating and the cold
air will usually help remove the moisture. In this case, change your furnace
filter daily until it shows no soot.
Dry
wet items as soon as possible. Use fans and dehumidifiers to dry carpets and
draperies. If not thoroughly dried, carpets and floors underneath may be
quickly damaged beyond repair by mold and mildew.
Remove brass and copper items and clean them using brass or copper
cleaner (smoke can etch brass or copper in 24 hours).
Place aluminum foil or plastic food wrap under furniture legs.
Remove
oriental rugs or other colored rugs from wet wall-to-wall carpeting.
Cover
dry, clean items with plastic while repairs are in progress.
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