The most important thing about handling artwork that has been damaged in a fire is to be sure you know about the piece.

Paintings are very delicate and need to be cleaned with the utmost care. With a chem sponge, you can save a lot of them and also remove soot damage

When it comes to cleaning contents, the majority of what you will deal with are common everyday items.

It was spring 2012 when an air conditioning unit in the attic above the Freeport Art Museum’s (FAM) storage facility malfunctioned, spewing water onto the ceiling tiles and floor, eventually coming into contact with several works of art.