Why Does the Raleigh Break Room Still Smell So Bad After a Fire?

8/23/2020 (Permalink)

The effects of fire damage can linger in your office if not properly taken care of. Contact SERVPRO for remediation.

SERVPRO Technicians Know that Some of Smelliest Residues are Hard to Remove and Create Big Odors in Your Raleigh Property Until Neutralized

It is convenient to pop lunch or a snack into a microwave oven at work; however, sometimes, a simple push of a button can go wrong. By design, microwaves contain a fire if you unplug the unit and leave the door closed. A colossal mistake happens when the oven door gets opened, and the rush of oxygen feeds the flames. This single misstep can blast smoky, oily residues all over the area. There are four main reasons a microwave can catch on fire:   

• A short within the power supply
• A power surge causes the oven to turn on when it is unattended
• A defect in the design causes the oven to overheat  
• Overcooking foods until oils or packaging ignites

What is the Best Way to Cover Up Commercial Fire Odor Damage?

In the aftermath of a breakroom fire in your Raleigh business, the fire odor, damage, and other issues cannot diminish with time. In fact, the longer that you wait to bring in professional mitigation by SERVPRO for the odorous particulate within the building, the more it can spread.

Soot particles can be both airborne and embedded within porous surfaces, including the paint on the walls and carpet. Time-release air fresheners and cover-up sprays are not powerful enough to combat the scent of smoke. SERVPRO techs have multiple methods for administering odor control to handle both airborne and embedded particulate. Through the use of professional equipment such as thermal foggers and hydroxyl generators, the techs can neutralize odors at the molecular level, never to return.

No one wants to be around commercial fire odor, damage, and other aftermaths post-fire. Call SERVPRO of Southeast Raleigh / Garner at (919) 615-1179 for the fast, thorough restoration of your property and contents.

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