West Mystic Kitchen Fires Leave Challenging Fire Restoration

3/3/2022 (Permalink)

Kitchen fires are very hard to handle. SERVPRO fire damage restoration techs have you covered from start to finish. Call now!

In West Mystic homes, grease or cooking fires must be cleaned professionally to return preloss conditions.

Flare-ups in the kitchen can be a common callout for our fire restoration team. Despite the extinguishment happening quickly and the bulk of effects in this room, there are a few threats to efficient mitigation and restoration solutions. We work fast to inspect fire-damaged kitchens and adjoining spaces to eliminate soot, clean up after suppression, and remove health-hazardous smoke solids circulating in the environment.

Thick Residue Deposits

Many formidable challenges prevent rapid fire damage restoration in West Mystic kitchens. The first of these overwhelming loss effects is a thick soot residue. Grease and protein residues must be managed through dissolving and emulsifying soil deposits. Solvents used to dissolve stubborn residues can protect the underlying substrates of cabinets, countertops, and wall systems.

Impact on Exposed Elements

Yet another substantial obstacle for our restorers is the immediate impact of high heat fires on exposed building materials and fixtures. Cabinets can have their finish destroyed by direct fire exposure, and blistering or peeling of cabinet bases can make their restoration impossible. Often, these impacted materials must get removed and replaced rather than cleaned and refinished.

Protein Fire Odors

Odors are another concern after fire damage in the kitchen. From the burned proteins in food involved in the fire to the grease or accelerant that amplified the situation, lingering odors are a significant obstacle for restoring professionals. We have multiple strategies to combat malodorous in the property, including:

• Counteractant products
• Surface cleaning
• Air filtration
• Hydroxyl machines

Cleaning up after a fire in your home can be a significant and substantial struggle for even experienced restoration professionals, given the number of surfaces impacted and the potential for spreading to new areas. Our SERVPRO of New London team can help fast when you call (860) 443-2222.