Remediating Fire Damage in a Frederick Home

2/28/2024 (Permalink)

If you have fire damage in your Frederick home, call SERVPRO. We'll make it “Like it never even happened.”

Fire Cleanup Pros Clean Kitchen Smoke Damage Residues

Kitchen fires are, by and large, the most common type of residential fire in the United States. According to the National Fire Protection Association, these incidents account for a whopping 44% of home fires in the US each year. Kitchen fires often spread to other rooms, making effective cleanup and repairs challenging without professional intervention.

Frederick area SERVPRO® fire damage crews are trained to remediate several kinds of fire damage. If fire suppression is required to extinguish the flames, SERVPRO can clean up the water damage and dry the property.

Breaking Down Three Types of Smoke Damage

The three primary types of smoke damage homeowners need to look for include the following:

• Dry smoke, which generally comes from burnt paper, wood, and similarly dry materials.
• Wet smoke, which originates from burnt rubbers, plastics, and other petroleum-based products. These residues are sticky and oily and tend to smear with conventional manual cleaning methods.
• Protein residues, which are greasy, odorous, and nearly invisible, stem primarily from cooking fires that utilize animal fats or proteins. These proteins spread on surfaces with ease and require specialized solutions for removal.

Soot needs specialized care because it cannot simply be wiped away. Moisture from cleaning or water damage makes smoke particles acidic, which can corrode metals and impact structural materials.

SERVPRO Mitigates and Rebuilds After Home Fire Damage

SERVPRO’s comprehensive fire mitigation process can include total renovation where needed to restore the property. Services include:

• Wet and dry cleaning solutions for surface-level residues.
• Vacuuming up dry soot particles.
• Enzyme digesters to break down proteins into water-soluble byproducts.
• Odor control with thermal foggers.
• HVAC cleaning with augers, brushes, whips, and specialized cleaners.

If water damage is present due to fire suppression, SERVPRO techs can extract moisture and dry the impacted areas. We strategically place air movers and dehumidifiers if they do not require demolition.

Property owners can contact (301) 662-1747 for assistance from SERVPRO of Frederick County, a firm that is Here to Help®.