DO:

• Report the damage to the police as soon as possible. They will need to collect evidence and take photographs.
• Once the police have determined that your home is safe to enter, create a list for both the police and your insurance company of everything that is damaged or missing. Be sure to make a copy for yourself.
• Call for professional clean up help as soon as possible to prevent further damage.
• Use a shop vacuum to remove glass particles from carpet and upholstery.
• Remove any debris from carpet or interior walls.
• Scrape or blot carpets and furniture.
• Wash any egg or other residues from the building exterior using water.

DON’T:

• Do not clean up any of the mess until after the police tell you that it is okay to do so.
• Do not try to operate electrical appliances that appear to have been tampered with or damaged by the vandals.
• Do not attempt to clean up any chemical stains including ink or paint.
• Do not use traditional household cleansers on your upholstery, carpeting or other fabrics.

Last updated on January 11, 2015 by Champion Cleaning Systems