This article provides a list of items to discard after a house fire.
Most homeowners attempt to save as many items as possible after a house fire. While this may help cope with the trauma, it can result in some severe health risks if you use spoiled or contaminated items that should have been disposed of. This article provides a list of items to discard after a house fire.
Food Items
Did you know that your kitchen is one of the most hazardous places in your home after a house fire? Dispose of the following food products:
- Any non-perishable food that isn’t in a sealed container, such as canned food.
- Anything in a box that may have been exposed to the chemicals that firefighters used.
- Perishable food also poses health risks – any frozen food that reaches room temperature must be thrown away after a house fire.
Overall, discard any food you suspect may have been contaminated.
Medication
Medicine is also another hazardous item that must be discarded after a house fire. This is because hazardous chemicals can easily contaminate medications, and ingesting them can lead to contamination in your body.
Make-Up and Hygiene Products
You should also avoid applying contaminated makeup on your skin. High temperatures (resulting from the fire that created the smoke) can alter the makeup’s chemical composition, making it hazardous. Toiletries should also be treated similarly to cosmetics. Inserting or rubbing the product can result in hazardous ingestion of soot and chemicals. Therefore, it’s best to throw out contaminated cosmetics and toiletry products with the rest of the trash.
Any Damaged or Burned Fabrics
The last set of things you must throw away after a house fire is any clothing that has been burned or singed. While it’s fine to eventually make clothes or fabric with minor soot exposure safe to wear again, discard any damaged or burned clothing, fabrics, or textiles.
Judd Fire Protection is here to support you during the recovery process for any home disaster. We prioritize your safety, and we make it our mission to save lives and protect property. Our fire protection company offers a range of residential fire protection services to provide peace of mind during emergencies.
Commercial and Residential Fire Prevention from Judd Fire Protection
If you want to ensure your home and business are safe throughout the year, trust Judd Fire Protection, LLC. We have over two decades of experience designing, installing, inspecting, and repairing residential and commercial fire protection systems. We serve clients throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and West Virginia. If you are interested in finding out more about our services and protecting your home and business, call Judd Fire Protection at 410-871-3480. Follow us on Facebook, X, and Pinterest.