How To Pick Up The Pieces After A Kitchen Fire
Consider the following when planning any kitchen fire restoration project:
First – Repair Damage Done By Smoke to Walls
No matter how small the fire, the first area to receive smoke damage tends to be walls inside the kitchen. Under many circumstances, if the damage to the walls caused by smoke is not too extensive, it can be easier to clean the walls with bleach and detergents. However, since smoke is very greasy, it is always advised that you completely dust off as much surface smoke damage as possible. This will make it easier to remove the smoke damage by scrubbing it off the walls.
Quite often, after the smoke damage to walls is removed, you’ll want to have the walls repainted. However, another common mistake that home owners tend to make when taking on this project on their own is that they rush to paint before the walls are completely free of debris or damage – or worse, the walls are still wet. This is why it’s always a great idea to have a professional fire restoration expert complete this task – to ensure the repairs to walls inside the kitchen are completed correctly.
Second – Be Aware of Mildew and Mold
Another leading repair item for kitchen fires is the build-up of mold and mildew after a fire occurs. Most kitchen fires are extinguished by either a fire suppressant or water. And when the water stays embedded inside the walls, or cracks in the foundation, mold and mildew will grow. This is an area that home owners should not attempt to fix on their own. Mildew and mold can cause serious health risks and should always be removed by professional fire restoration experts.
A good tip here is to make sure you air out every room inside your home as often as possible, clean out the vents and replace HVAC filters before running your AC or heating units inside your home. This will help reduce the spread of mildew and mold.
Third – Carefully Inspect your Flooring
Finally, the most overlooked item that tends to be ignored with most kitchen fire restoration projects is the flooring – especially if it’s not carpet. However, the truth is that smoke, water, debris and even heat produced by the fire can significantly weaken or even break tiles, laminate or hardwood flooring. This is why it’s very critical that you talk to professional home restoration experts about the flooring needs.
Fire damage is never fun to repair, however by working with professional kitchen fire restoration experts you’ll find that the process will be much safer and quicker than you’d expect. This will allow you to complete your repairs faster, save you time, money and move forward with your life sooner.
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