Smoke Damage Cleanup in Annandale, VA after a Kitchen Fire

Did you know that most home fires start in the kitchen? That’s why it’s so important to be extra vigilant when cooking. Here’s the story of a recent smoke damage cleanup job we performed in a home where an unsupervised oven started a fire.

Providing smoke fire damage restoration in Annandale, VA

We provided smoke & fire damage restoration at a two-level townhouse in Annandale. The cause of the fire was a common one. Food that was forgotten in the oven had caught fire and smoke permeated the entire house. Situations like these require fast restoration services as the resulting soot presents serious health risks.

The clients were a couple with three children. Their grandparents, who are both in their 80s, also lived with them. In total, seven people live in the house, which made smoke cleanup that much more urgent.

Furthermore, it was a challenging task due to a limited timeframe. The family didn’t want to go to a hotel or someplace else as they were concerned that a temporary residence wouldn’t meet their elderly parents needs. Thus, they wanted us to complete the fire damage restoration job as fast as possible, so they can move on with their daily lives.

As it happened, we managed to finish the job in just two days. To prepare for the job, we first covered the contents with plastic sheeting to protect them.

Then, we got to work cleaning the interior walls and affected surfaces to get rid of the soot. The final task was to remove remaining smoke particles from the air using equipment such as foggers, ozone generators, and hydroxyl generators.

When we finally brought the house back to its preexisting condition, the homeowners were extremely happy. They gave us an “Excellent” on the customer opinion survey! That made us smile and we are proud to have helped a vulnerable 3-generation family in their time of need.

For smoke cleanup services in or near Alexandria, contact the PuroClean experts!

At PuroClean, we understand how difficult it is to experience and recover from a house fire. If a fire occurs in your home or property, know that PuroClean is there for you. When you call us, we’ll provide fire damage restoration services expertly and urgently to restore your home to the original condition. Our staff is fully trained, certified and insured in restoring homes after fire and smoke damage, as well as water and mold damage.