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Bremerton Kitchen Fire Restoration Poses Challenges

10/19/2024 (Permalink)

FLAMES OF A FIRE Odorous protein fires require SERVPRO's expertise to help Bremerton customers.

Protein-Based Cooking Fire Residue Cleanup

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking blazes are common causes of residential damage. Forty-four percent of reported home fires from 2017 to 2022 were ignited in kitchens, causing a billion dollars of yearly property damage. Soot damage from kitchen fires is particularly difficult to resolve because of the characteristics of its protein residues and odors.

Bremerton Residential Fire Damage Solutions

Whether your home overlooks Port Washington Narrows or is nearer to Ostrich Bay or Sinclair Inlet, SERVPRO® is Here To Help® when you need kitchen fire damage restoration in Bremerton. Our Fire and Smoke Restoration Technicians (FSRT) mastered rigorous training from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC), preparing them to assess the specifics of your kitchen soot and odors and devise an efficient and practical plan to return your residence to its previous condition and comfort, including deodorization.

Cooking Fire Damage Is Resistant to Ordinary Cleaning

A kitchen fire coats surfaces throughout your home in a noxious-smelling varnish-like protein-based substance created from:

  • Dehydrated food ingredients
  • Grease, fats, and oils heated well past their smoke points

Although flames can flare during a kitchen incident, overcooking of meats, vegetables, fruits, seeds, and grains alone causes a fine, airborne, mist-like particle dispersal. The heat transforms boiling fats and oils into a rancid spray that combines with the bits of dehydrated food. The stench of rotted food is horrible, eclipsed only by the stubborn adherence of the greasy mix to appliances, counters, ceilings, and walls. No space in your home is safe from the transparent but quickly yellowing protein substance as superheated air currents disperse the protein-based residue everywhere.

Protein-Based Fire Damage Restoration Solutions

Our crews use products and tools proven to break the powerful bond between the protein-based soot and surfaces. Expert application and use of solvents that emulsify the oily residues are critical. Grit added to cleaning products helps dislodge the soot, and abrasive tools such as brushes and rough-textured sponges are often needed. The skillful application of these strategies is crucial to preventing damage to the underlying surfaces.

Advanced Deodorization Methods

SERVPRO crews use techniques that facilitate chemical changes at a molecular level to neutralize the stench after a kitchen fire. Options include:

  • Thermal fogging that recreates the fire conditions, pairing deodorizers with the odor-bearing soot particles to eradicate the smell
  • Hydroxyl generators that use free radicals to alter the chemical makeup of soot bits
  • Ozone machines using oxidation to deodorize

Have confidence in the professionals at SERVPRO of Kitsap County to conquer challenging protein-based cooking fire restoration issues. Call us at (360) 373-1290 to schedule an assessment and implement an immediate and effective cleanup plan.

Surface Cleaning Removes Bainbridge Island Fire Damage

3/24/2024 (Permalink)

fire extinguisher putting out flame A fire extinguisher under the sink can prevent Bainbridge fire damage. No fire means no soot to clean up. SERVPRO is Here To Help.

Soot Residues Are Cleaned Using Proven Protocols

Smoke damage, a problematic fire aftermath, is a challenge that homeowners often face. While air filtration systems can help reduce the circulation of fire and soot damage particles, they are frequently unable to prevent them from settling on walls, ceilings, furniture, and personal belongings.

Overcoming the Smoke Damage Obstacle

Addressing fire damage in Bainbridge Island homes is a complex and challenging task. Yet, our SERVPRO® team, with its extensive expertise in advanced fire restoration practices, assures effective results. We blend tried-and-true methods and top-tier products to eradicate surface soiling and oily residues.

We aim to minimize the severity of soot on building materials and contents to facilitate efficient smoke damage removal. Our cleaning practices are tried and tested, and we employ various techniques to restore your property to its pre-fire condition.

  • Surface cleaning - To clean sooty walls, professionals use dry sponges and specialized cleaning products that remove the soot without leaving any moisture behind.
  • Soda blasting - Soda blasting is a technique professionals use to remove soot damage from various surfaces. It involves propelling sodium bicarbonate particles at high pressure, which helps break down the soot and remove it from the surface.
  • Solvents - Our powerful solvents are specifically designed to dissolve or emulsify the smoke damage deposits on the affected surfaces, making it easier for professionals to clean them up effectively and restore your property to its pre-fire condition.
  • Controlled demolition - When the smoke damage is too severe to be cleaned, our professionals may need to remove the affected material entirely through controlled demolition. This measure is taken to prevent further damage and ensure the safety of your property, demonstrating our commitment to restoring your home to its pre-fire condition.

Fires can strike without warning, leaving your home covered in soot and smoke damage. Our fast arrival and mitigation experience addresses heavy soot particle deposits to protect the structure. Our all-in-one approach to cleanup, restoration, and repairs saves time and money during the chaos to get life back to normal faster than you thought. Call SERVPRO of Kitsap County today at (360) 373-1290.