Challenges of Kitchen Fire Restoration in Nashua

6/10/2023 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Expertly Manages Protein-Based Residues

Kitchen fires are a common cause of smoke, soot, and charring damage in the US. This top ranking comes as no surprise when you consider possible cooking mishaps because of the following variables:

• Unattended and mishandled equipment 

• Combustible materials too near flames or heat sources

• Cooking appliances unintentionally turned on or left on negligently after use.

Kitchen Fire Damage Characteristics

Interventions needed for successful fire restoration in Nashua vary depending on the fuel available. Kitchen fires feature circumstances that complicate recovery efforts. Smoke and soot arise from overheating food, grease, and oils. The residues generated are primarily dehydrated ingredients, including vegetables, fruits, spices, and protein-heavy items such as meats, broths, and dairy. Fats and oils exposed to soaring temperatures vaporize far above their smoke points.

Dehydrated food bits combine with the fats and oils into a fine mist. The mist attaches as a transparent but stubborn coating on all surfaces, even in spaces far from the kitchen. Because the superheated oils and proteins become rancid from the extreme heat, the protein-based residues have a horrible odor, even if they are hard to see. 

Professional Kitchen Fire Restoration

Cleanup after a kitchen fire requires the skills and resources of SERVPRO professionals. Our crew members complete the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) training to earn and maintain Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT) certification. Assessment of your property’s damage by experienced project managers leads to a comprehensive kitchen fire restoration plan:

• A complete property inspection, seeking evidence of protein-based residues in every space (mindful that this type of soot can be nearly invisible)

• Testing of cleaning products, likely solvents, and methods to ensure SERVPRO technicians combine appropriate cleaners and application strategies to break the bond of the highly adhesive coating  

• Carefully increased agitation with abrasive tools and additives to loosen residues.

• Adjustment of temperature and cleaning product dwell times to improve residue removal. 

• Employment of advanced deodorization technology such as enzymatic treatments, thermal fogging, and hydroxyl generators to neutralize rancid odors

SERVPRO of Nashua offers trained and well-equipped technicians for fire restoration, including removing the tenacious residues left after a kitchen crisis. Call us at (603) 889-2311 as soon as practical to schedule a prompt assessment and emergency services.