Cleaning the interior of his house after firing

Source: Ministry of Health

If a home was affected by smoke and fire ashes Thomas, are some tips to safely clean smoke, heat and ash here. Cleaning should always wear a mask to protect N-95 while cleaning your airway.

Soot, smoke and ash

Ash and soot can be mild eye irritation and skin and have harmful effects on cause people who are sensitive to residues or respiratory diseases or asthma.

• Encourage them to avoid people with respiratory problems cleaning and breathe dangerous. Fire and smoke powder can cause eye, skin, nose, throat and lungs. Smoke can cause coughing and wheezing and makes it hard to breathe. Stay indoors and reduce physical activity, if you are prone to asthma or heart disease. a "breathe" (N-95 mask) can protect using the lungs to smoke exposure.
• Clean the ash out of the windows and doors with a damp cloth and remove it in the trash.
• When suction of a vacuum use with a HEPA (high efficiency particulate absorption) and filter change frequency.
• To prevent the air filter oven Changing the spread of soot and ash which has accumulated in it. You can can purchase a HEPA filter for your furnace.
• If you have an air purifier, you turn it on. HEPA filter and HEPA filter available level for recharging are available.

Smoke damage can be important in all areas of the house. It can damage electrical appliances and other surfaces and textiles and other surfaces.

• Clothing / textiles. Follow recommended cleaning instructions from the manufacturer. washable fabrics can benefit from the addition of 1 to 2 cups of vinegar for each wash load. Vinegar helps eliminate odors and smoke damage residues. Some materials may require multiple washings. Remember that water damage can cause a fire mildew and odors that require additional cleaning to remove enzymes.
• Computers and other electrical devices could also be affected by smoke, heat or water. Observe the operating instructions before use.

Concerns flame retardant and cleaning.

Flame retardants, in the form of chemical gels, foams and dust are effective tools used to fight the fire department fires. Flame retardants are generally ammonium phosphate forest with a dye selected. After the fire, remove the timer with a brush and water as soon as possible detergent. Use mask 95. N, under any circumstances use chlorine products (bleach) to assist in removing agents. Chlorine combines to form chlorine gas, which is toxic to humans and animals with ammonia.

Check food that has been exposed to fire damage

• Remove fresh food shows signs of heat or fire damage, including ash and smoke. Show all foods, a foul odor or signs of deterioration should be discarded. When foods such as grain or flour is sintered, not free-flowing, or ash, chemicals or water contaminated, discard and replace.
• The excess heat from the fire can affect the safety of the food inside. Toxic fumes of decomposition products can contaminate food. Placing food is stored in a permeable or semi-permeable sheathing, such as cardboard, and packing. In addition, canned food have been influenced at home and food cans screw of toxic gases and heat and must be discarded. It is recommended that all home-canned food, the extreme heat of the fire has been exposed to be scrapped.
• If a fire has forced the evacuation of your home, and the performance was not available to hold, immediately check the food as it might have spoiled refrigerators and freezers running. Frozen food still contains ice crystals can be safely refrozen, but removes all cooling whether refrigerator temperature reached 40 degrees or more.
• Place the spoiled food in garbage heavy bags and seal. Do not leave bags in contact with children or pets are.

For more information, visit http://celake.ucanr.edu/files/219268.pdf

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