After a kitchen fire
Kitchen Fire Cleanup in Atlanta, GA
It was out in minutes, but the sticky film and the smell are everywhere. We clean the residue the right way and get your kitchen back.
Most kitchen fires are small. A pan flares up, a towel catches, someone grabs the extinguisher and it's over in a minute. Then you look around. Kitchen fire cleanup in Atlanta is rarely about the flames. It's about the greasy film on the cabinets and ceiling, the smell in every room and the powder from the extinguisher that got into everything.
Cooking smoke isn't like wood smoke. Grease and food fires leave a sticky, often nearly invisible residue that smears when you wipe it and holds odor for a long time. We test the surfaces first, then clean with methods that match the residue, from cabinet faces and inside drawers to the range hood, walls, ceiling and any food-contact areas. Extinguisher powder is corrosive to metal over time, so it needs to come out of appliances and tracks too.
Smoke rarely stays in the kitchen. It follows the air through the house, so we check nearby rooms and the HVAC filter, and treat the odor with HEPA air scrubbers. If firefighters used water, we dry that out as well. See smoke and soot cleanup, smoke odor removal and our insurance page.
What we handle
- Grease or stovetop fires, large or small
- Sticky film on cabinets, walls and ceilings
- Extinguisher powder on counters and appliances
- A smoke smell in rooms far from the kitchen
- Scorched cabinets, hoods or microwaves
- Water left from firefighters
Right now, if it's safe
- Make sure the fire department has cleared the house before you go back in.
- Do not wipe the walls or cabinets. Grease residue smears and sets.
- Throw out any food that was exposed to smoke, heat or extinguisher powder.
- Turn the HVAC off so smoke doesn't keep moving through the house.
- Take photos before anything is cleaned, then call us.
How we handle kitchen fire cleanup
- 01
Assess and test
We check how far the smoke went and test the residue on each surface.
- 02
Document for the claim
Photos of the kitchen and every affected room go in your file before cleaning.
- 03
Clean every surface
Cabinets, drawers, hood, walls and ceilings are cleaned with methods that match the residue.
- 04
Remove the odor
HEPA air scrubbers and odor treatment take the smell out of the air and surfaces.
- 05
Coordinate repairs
If cabinets or appliances are lost, we coordinate the trades to put the kitchen back.
Why Atlanta calls Mitigate First
We know grease residue
Kitchen smoke cleans differently from wood smoke. The wrong cleaner sets it in.
The whole house, not just the stove
We follow the smoke through the house so the smell doesn't come back later.
Small fires are welcome
You don't need a big disaster to call. Even a small kitchen fire deserves a proper cleanup.
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Questions
Kitchen Fire Cleanup FAQ
How do I clean up after a small kitchen fire?
Don't start wiping. Grease residue smears and water can set it. Throw out exposed food, keep the HVAC off and call us. Very small flare-ups can sometimes be handled at home, and we'll tell you if that's yours.
How long does the smoke smell last after a kitchen fire?
It can stay for weeks if the residue isn't removed, because fabrics, paint and the HVAC hold it. Cleaning the residue and treating the air is what ends it.
Does homeowners insurance cover a kitchen fire?
Many policies cover sudden fire damage, but it depends on your policy and your deductible. We document the damage and write an itemized estimate in the format carriers use.
Is extinguisher powder dangerous to my appliances?
The powder used in many home extinguishers can corrode metal and electronics over time, so it should be cleaned out soon, not left sitting.
Can my kitchen cabinets be saved?
Often, yes. Smoke-stained cabinets can usually be cleaned. Burned, warped or heavily charred ones need replacing. We'll go through them with you.
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