PROTEIN FIRES: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

9/3/2021 (Permalink)

Fire Damage Ventura California

PROTEIN FIRES: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Burning the evening meal ruins dinner plans, but it doesn’t usually result in a kitchen filled with smoke and flames. A protein fire doesn’t produce smoke or flames, but it’s a disaster that impacts the kitchen and your entire home. At first glance, protein fires do not appear to cause any damage to your home and contents. But in actual fact, the aftermath of a protein fire is an invisible and often sticky. Foul smelling residue that coats the many surfaces throughout your home.

WHAT IS A PROTEIN FIRE?

A protein fire doesn’t set off billows of dark smoke or send flames leaping to the ceiling. It creates an especially unique restoration challenge. Fire damaged caused by burnt food can also create odor issues which are difficult to mitigate. Below are important facts regarding this type of fire.

• Protein fires generally leave little visible residue, often confusing the untrained observer
• They create a significantly more repugnant smell than most other fires
• Require extremely thorough cleaning to remove odor
• The nature of the burn causes the odor to permeate structure and furniture even more completely than other fires/
• Requires a sealing agent
• Require multiple attempts and methods to achieve customer satisfaction

HOW TO CLEAN AFTER A PROTEIN FIRE

The best way to clean up after a protein fire is to let a certified restoration company handle the work. You can often tackle the kitchen after a regular fire, but protein fire cleanup belongs in the hands of highly trained technicians.

To minimize the chance of a protein fire, stay in the kitchen and carefully monitor food and equipment whenever you cook. Keep a fire extinguisher handy in your kitchen at all times. For protection against minor grease splatters, use a stovetop splatter guard to keep grease from sticking to or staining wall and other surfaces.

For fire damage restoration and cleanup services, please call us SERVPRO of Ventura at (805) 656-3911.