In most instances, our local fire damage restoration team can help you salvage just about any item that wasn’t directly exposed to flames. This includes:
- Hardwood floors that haven’t been charred
- Glass, ceramic and metal items that haven’t warped, melted or cracked from the excessive heat of the fire
- Furniture, clothing, towels and bedding that hasn’t been burned
Salvaging electronic items is a more complex process since the corrosive nature of soot can cause electronics to short-circuit. Even if your devices work after the fire, they may not last as long as they would have if they didn’t come into contact with a fire. All electronic devices should be professionally cleaned by a fire damage restoration company prior to using them again.
In addition, any items that would be ingested, such as food and medicine, should be disposed of and replaced.