Never too early to prepare for a fire!

1/4/2023 (Permalink)

Although “Burn Week Awareness” is in February, it is never too early to start learning how to prepare. Last year's theme was Burning Issues in the Kitchen and as for 2023, the theme is Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire! According to the American Burn Association, 47% of all home fires are caused by cooking. When it comes to preventing fires in your kitchen, there are a few steps to take into account before you start cooking. 

• Always clean the stove/oven to prevent grease buildup.
• When heating food in the microwave, make sure to use microwave-safe cookware that allows steam to escape. Allow food to rest before removing it from the microwave.
• Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave, turn off the stove.
• After cooking, check the kitchen to make sure all burners and other appliances are turned off.
• Use a timer to remind you to check on your cooking.

SERVPRO of Dothan offers residential fire clean up and restorative services in case you ever experience such a situation. The main goal is to get your home back to its original state with fire damage clean up, fire damage restoration, smoke damage clean up, and removal of smoke odors. 

Why does your fire alarm go off randomly?

12/1/2022 (Permalink)

There are many reasons as to why your fire alarm may be going off randomly. One of the most common and main reasons is because of low or faulty batteries. Some will let out a little chirp while others fully alarm. The alarm could have too much dust inside or it could even be broken. There are other causes that you probably wouldn’t consider initially such as, smoke from outside seeping into your home or even high humidity can set it off. Everyday candles can set off an alarm, too. Be sure to always treat every alarm as an emergency situation just in case it is serious. It is also recommended to change the batteries every 6-12 months to ensure it is always at its full capacity. SERVPRO specializes in fire damage restoration so in a case of emergency we are always here to help get you back to normal.

Outlet Fires Happen!

10/3/2022 (Permalink)

There are multiple causes for an outlet fire to occur. The outlet could be faulty, the appliances plugged in could be aging, the wiring could be faulty, and placing flammable items near these areas could be a cause for a potential outlet fire. The list goes on and on for potential causes, but regardless, SERVPRO of Dothan is here to help no matter how big or small the fire may be. The aftermath odors and damages are in desperate need of professional deodorization and mitigation. The goal is always to restore, not replace. Always check for discolored and hot outlets. Even an odor that you can not locate the source of could be coming from the outlets.  Fire won’t wait, plan your escape ahead of time and call us to save you time,  money and stress.

Don't paint over soot!

10/3/2022 (Permalink)

Fire, smoke and soot damage can create a multitude of problems for a home or business owner. Smoke can travel throughout the building leaving odorous residues and deposits on surfaces. This can cause permanent damage to contents. SERVPRO of Dothan, understands this can be a very disruptive event, but in order to avoid additional odors and permanent damage, it is important to contact trained and equipped professionals. When it comes to soot, attempting to prime and paint over it will result in further damage to the surface and will only temporarily mask the smell. It would need to be cleaned properly in order to successfully repaint the surface. When painting over a dirty wall, you are not giving it the ability to bond properly and it will not do anything more than band-aid the problem temporarily.

Forget something?

3/24/2022 (Permalink)

Forgot that chicken boiling on the stove? Or maybe the fish frying in the skillet? Burning these types of things are called protein fires and the damages may be virtually invisible but the slight sticky discoloration of your painted surfaces and the awful smell that tends to linger is a sure sign of the damage.

Not all fires are the same and the clean-up of these protein fires is different than the clean-up of other types of fires.  Here at SERVPRO of Dothan we have the know-how and the specialized products needed to make it “Like it never even happened."

So if you forgot the chicken on stove or the fish in the skillet or even grandma’s famous casserole in the oven, don’t get “stuck” with the damage, call SERVPRO of Dothan today!