Kitchen Fire Restoration

3/8/2022 (Permalink)

We all love a good home cooked meal. Normally, home cooking goes off without a hitch.  But every once in a while, a kitchen fire will occur for one reason or another.  Kitchen fires produce some unique challenges that other fires that occur elsewhere in a home do not.

This is because when a kitchen fire occurs, it usually happens when something is burned on the stovetop or in the oven.  When food is burned, it results in two conditions that are sometimes harder to remediate than other small fires.  These are a product of what is known as a protein fire.

Residue

The residue left by a protein fire is almost invisible.  This means that it is very hard to tell where the residue is and isn’t present.  Surfaces may remain affected and strange to the touch if not properly and thoroughly remediated.

Odor

Protein fires produce a smell that is often far worse than a fire that burns paper, cloth, or wood.  The nature of the fire also allows the foul odors to penetrate porous materials much deeper.  This means that without proper remediation, the smell is almost impossible to completely eradicate.

Most commonly, after a professional remediation is completed, the area must also be sealed or repainted to fully fix the smell.

It is important to contact a damage restoration professional as soon as you notice any fire, smoke, or soot damage. Stamford has over 30 years of experience working with people who have had damage to their property.  If you have any type of damage, call us immediately at 203.324.1642.