10.21.2017

Health, safety tips for cleaning the house after a fire evacuation

Officials Sonoma County recommends the following steps for people in their homes in the areas of return, which were evacuated:

Clean and disinfect the surfaces of household items on a four-step process. Washing with warm water and soap, clean; Rinse with clean water; disinfected by dipping for one minute in a solution of a cup of water unscented bleach in five liters of pure water; air dry.

Never mix chlorine with ammonia or other cleaning; Wear rubber or other non-porous boots, gloves and goggles; Try not to breathe gas cleaning products. (If the cleaning circulating windows and interior doors open for fresh air.)

Be very careful to try to save food from a fire. The food in cans or jars may appear safe, but can be ruined if exposed to heat or smoke.

Any food or unpackaged food is stored in the permeable container (cardboard, plastic film, etc.) must be discarded. Take raw foods stored outside the refrigerator, such as potatoes or fruit, which may be contaminated by gas. Food stored in refrigerators or freezers can also be contaminated with gases.

Canned and cookware exposed to chemicals can be decontaminated. Washing in a strong detergent solution and then in a solution of chlorine (one tablespoon of perfume, bleach per gallon of water) soaked for 15 minutes.

Warm food that is not contaminated make sure. If in doubt, throw it, according to health officials.

If the fire retardant chemical drops red in your house or property, it must be removed as soon as possible by washing. Avoid power washers that the red dye into the porous surfaces such as may cause wood surfaces, for example.

which can be attractive to pets Limit the use of water to avoid puddles. Wash pet shampoo, as a flame retardant very dry skin.

Retarder 85 percent water, fertilizers, 10 percent and 5 percent of other components such as coloring agents, thickening agents and corrosion inhibitors. All chemicals wildfires were tested safety requirements and comply.

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