Why Professional Restoration is Needed for Kitchen Fires in Seattle

7/17/2022 (Permalink)

Kitchen fires produce unique residues that differ from typical household dirt and grime. These residues are often the result of grease or oils.

Why Advanced Training in Kitchen Fire Damage Cleaning is Essential in Seattle

Dealing with the aftermath of a kitchen fire in your Seattle home is a complex task that demands more than just determination and effort. Even if the flames were quickly extinguished, the residues left behind can be widespread and challenging to clean. These soot and smoke residues can adhere to various surfaces, including walls, ceilings, and furnishings, far from the original fire source. Understanding the unique characteristics of fire-related residues and employing the right cleaning techniques is crucial to achieving successful restoration.

Why Choose SERVPRO® in Central Seattle

1. Specialized Training: SERVPRO technicians undergo extensive training to understand the complexities of fire damage cleanup, including the identification of different types of residues and the appropriate cleaning methods.

2. Principles of Cleaning: We follow established principles of cleaning to locate residues, identify their type, assess affected surfaces, and safely remove and dispose of residues.

3. Effective Cleaning Elements: Our approach to cleaning involves manipulating elements such as temperature, agitation, chemical action, and time to ensure thorough removal of fire residues.

Understanding Kitchen Fire Residues

Kitchen fires produce unique residues that differ from typical household dirt and grime. These residues are often the result of grease, oils, and proteins from cooking materials. While they may appear almost transparent, they can emit unpleasant odors and tightly bond to surfaces throughout your home.

Principles and Elements of Effective Cleaning

To address kitchen fire damage, we follow these cleaning principles:

• Locating Residues: We identify the presence of fire residues and determine their extent.

• Identifying Residue Types: We distinguish between different types of residues, such as protein-based residues from kitchen fires.

• Surface Assessment: We assess the surfaces affected by residues.

• Safe Removal: We employ appropriate techniques to capture and remove residues for proper disposal.

Addressing Protein-Based Residues

Kitchen fires often leave behind greasy and varnish-like residues that are resistant to water-based cleansers. Our trained SERVPRO technicians use research-backed methods to break down these tough residues. We select solvents that can dissolve the residues effectively, employing agitation and abrasive tools when necessary to loosen and remove the soot. Detergents can also be used in combination with water to create an emulsion that suspends dehydrated food and grease particles for removal.

SERVPRO is equipped with a highly-trained and skilled workforce ready to assist with your kitchen fire damage cleanup. Contact us at (206) 282-9500 to schedule a prompt evaluation and restoration.