Why Are Coral Gables Kitchen Fire Residues Hard to Remove?

2/25/2021 (Permalink)

Kitchen fires can happen at any time. Call in the experts for assistance with clean up after a fire in your Coral Gables home.

SERVPRO Technicians Assess and Plan for Tenacious Soot Removal 

Many fires start in Coral Gables’ kitchens. The unique residues coating surfaces and contents after a grease or oven fire need a specific cleanup protocol. Kitchen fire soot consists of the dehydrated remains of foods and cooking oils, a protein-based coating that clings as tightly as shellac and is also highly malodorous. It does not respond to ordinary cleaning methods.

How Does SERVPRO Restore Surfaces Contaminated with Kitchen Fire Soot?

When protein-based residues cover walls, counters, hoods, floors, and appliances after a kitchen fire, restoration of Coral Gables residences requires specific skills. SERVPRO technicians first scope the entire house, as the superheated protein-bearing smoke can rush throughout a building. Wherever we locate the closely adhered residues, our team:

• Chooses oil-based solvents to break up the coating
• Considers the use of abrasive tools to enhance the dissolving action of the cleaners
• Might disassemble removable fixtures for immersion or ultrasonic cleaning to destroy the bond between residue and object
• Employs enzymatic or hydroxyl generator technology to eliminate the stench by chemically altering the odor-bearing soot particles

Fire and Smoke Restoration Technicians (FSRT) and Odor Control Technicians (OCT) from SERVPRO of South Miami are experts in removing protein-based soots and smells. Contact us at (305) 269-8900 for a consultation.