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Kitchen & Grease Fire Cleanup
Specialized cleanup for kitchen fire damage.
24/7 live dispatch
Insurance-ready documentation
Residential + commercial response
Service Overview
What to expect from our Kitchen & Grease Fire Cleanup team
First Priority
Stabilize the site, document the damage, and stop corrosive residue from spreading.
Typical Conditions
Smoke migration, soot cleanup, odor control, and damaged finishes.
Project Flow
Emergency response, contents coordination, and rebuild sequencing with one lead team.
Kitchen & Grease Fire Cleanup in SW Florida
Kitchen fires are the leading cause of residential fires in the United States, and in the restaurant-rich communities of Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, and Fort Myers, commercial kitchen fires represent a significant portion of fire losses. Grease fires produce a uniquely challenging type of damage — protein and petroleum-based smoke residue — that demands specialized cleanup techniques different from those used for structural fires. WrightWay Emergency Services provides expert kitchen and grease fire cleanup for both residential homes and commercial restaurants throughout SW Florida.
What Makes Grease Fire Damage Different?
Grease and cooking fires produce two challenging residue types simultaneously:
- Protein smoke residue — generated by burning food, meat, and organic cooking materials. This residue is nearly invisible, appearing as a thin, amber-to-yellow discoloration that is extremely difficult to see but produces an intensely nauseating, persistent odor. Protein residue penetrates deeply into porous materials and will reactivate in heat or humidity if not properly treated.
- Grease/petroleum residue — generated by burning cooking oil and grease. Thick, sticky, dark residue that coats surfaces near the fire origin and disperses through HVAC systems as an oily aerosol that settles on every surface in the structure.
The combination of invisible protein residue and visible grease soot makes kitchen fire cleanup one of the most technically demanding restoration specialties. Many general-practice restoration companies lack the experience to fully address these residues, leading to persistent odor complaints after the project is “complete.”
Common Kitchen Fire Scenarios
- Stovetop grease fires — unattended cooking oil ignites, often spreading to range hoods, cabinetry, and backsplashes
- Oven fires — grease buildup or food debris ignites inside the oven, filling the kitchen with dense smoke
- Commercial hood and duct fires — grease accumulation in exhaust systems ignites, potentially spreading through ductwork
- Deep fryer fires — restaurant and home deep fryer malfunctions or overheating
- Microwave fires — overheated food or defective appliances producing concentrated protein smoke
1. Ventilation & Air Quality
We establish ventilation and deploy HEPA air scrubbers to begin clearing airborne particulates. Portable air quality monitors ensure occupant safety if the property is partially habitable.
2. Grease Residue Removal
Using alkaline degreasers and solvent-based cleaners specifically formulated for petroleum residue, our technicians clean all hard surfaces — cabinetry, countertops, appliances, backsplashes, ceilings, light fixtures, and walls. Grease-coated exhaust hoods and ductwork are degreased or replaced depending on contamination severity.
3. Protein Residue Treatment
Protein residue requires enzyme-based cleaners that break down the organic compounds causing the odor. We treat every surface the smoke contacted — which in most kitchen fires includes rooms well beyond the kitchen, since HVAC systems distribute the nearly invisible residue throughout the structure.
4. Content Cleaning
Kitchen contents, dishware, small appliances, and food-contact surfaces are cleaned using food-safe methods. Non-salvageable food items are inventoried and discarded. Soft goods (curtains, tablecloths, clothing) are processed through our textile restoration program.
5. Deodorization
Protein smoke odor is among the most persistent odors in the restoration industry. We deploy thermal foggers to penetrate porous materials, followed by hydroxyl generators for ongoing air treatment. For severe cases, ozone treatment is used in sealed spaces. Our odor removal process continues until the odor is fully eliminated — not merely masked.
6. Repair & Reconstruction
Damaged cabinetry, countertops, drywall, flooring, and appliances are replaced. For commercial kitchens, we coordinate with equipment suppliers and ensure compliance with health department requirements before reopening. As a licensed general contractor, WrightWay manages the entire rebuild.
Why Choose WrightWay?
- Protein residue expertise — we understand the invisible, odor-causing residue other companies miss
- Commercial kitchen experience — restaurant fire cleanup meeting health department standards
- IICRC FSRT certified for fire and smoke restoration
- Complete deodorization — thermal fogging, hydroxyl, and ozone technologies
- Licensed general contractor for cabinet, countertop, and kitchen rebuild
- Insurance coordination — Xactimate documentation for residential and commercial policies
Service Area
WrightWay Emergency Services provides kitchen and grease fire cleanup throughout Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Venice, Nokomis, North Port, Port Charlotte, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Naples. Call (941) 379-8669 for immediate response.
How It Works
Our Kitchen & Grease Fire Cleanup Process
We keep the work moving with a clear response sequence, documented scopes, and one accountable team from the first call through the next phase of recovery.
The first phase is about quickly understanding condition, urgency, and what has to happen first.
Scopes, notes, and photos stay organized so owners, managers, and adjusters stay on the same page.
The plan is structured to reduce handoffs between emergency work, contents support, and rebuild decisions.
Step 01
Air Quality Control
HEPA scrubbers and ventilation to clear airborne grease and smoke particulates.
Step 02
Grease Removal
Alkaline and solvent cleaning of all grease-coated surfaces and ductwork.
Step 03
Protein Treatment
Enzyme cleaners break down invisible protein residue throughout the structure.
Step 04
Content Cleaning
Food-safe cleaning of kitchenware; textile restoration for soft goods.
Step 05
Deodorization
Thermal fogging, hydroxyl, and ozone treatment until odor is eliminated.
Step 06
Reconstruction
Replace cabinets, countertops, appliances, and finishes; health dept clearance.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common timing, documentation, and service questions answered in a clearer format so owners and managers can make confident decisions faster.
Fast response guidance
Insurance-aware answers
Local service expectations
The timeline for fire damage restoration varies widely based on the severity of the fire and the size of the affected area. Minor kitchen fires may be fully restored in one to two weeks, while large structural fires can take several months when reconstruction is required. WrightWay provides a detailed project timeline during the initial assessment so you know what to expect every step of the way.
Yes. Emergency board-up and tarping is one of the first things we do after a fire to secure your property against weather, vandalism, and unauthorized entry. Our crews carry the materials needed to board broken windows, cover roof openings, and seal exposed walls on every emergency call. This step also helps satisfy insurance policy requirements that property owners take reasonable steps to prevent further damage.
Many personal belongings, including furniture, clothing, electronics, and documents, can be professionally restored after a fire. WrightWay offers contents pack-out, cleaning, and storage services to salvage as much as possible. Items are inventoried, carefully packed, transported to our climate-controlled facility, and restored using ultrasonic cleaning, ozone treatment, and other specialized methods.
Soot is the fine black residue composed of carbon particles and toxic chemicals produced by incomplete combustion during a fire. It poses serious health risks because inhaling soot particles can irritate the lungs and aggravate respiratory conditions such as asthma. Soot is also highly acidic and will permanently damage surfaces like countertops, metal fixtures, and painted walls if not cleaned promptly by trained restoration professionals.
Once the fire department gives you clearance to approach the property, contact WrightWay Emergency Services at (941) 379-8669 right away. Do not enter the structure until it has been deemed safe, and avoid touching soot-covered surfaces because the oils from your skin can set stains permanently. Our team will secure the property with board-up and tarping services, then begin a thorough assessment of fire, smoke, and water damage from firefighting efforts.
Yes, most smoke damage can be professionally cleaned when addressed promptly. WrightWay uses HEPA-filtered air scrubbers, hydroxyl generators, thermal fogging, and specialized soot-removal techniques to eliminate smoke residue and odor from walls, ceilings, HVAC systems, and personal belongings. The key is acting quickly because acidic soot compounds etch into surfaces and become much harder to remove over time.
Insurance
Insurance Claims Assistance
WrightWay coordinates directly with your insurance company — Xactimate estimates, adjuster meetings, documentation, and supplemental claims. One less thing to worry about.
- Xactimate estimates in insurance-standard format
- Direct adjuster coordination and scope agreement
- Complete photo and moisture documentation
- Supplemental claims for hidden damage
Free Inspection
Bring in a team that can stabilize the loss and carry the project forward.
Tell us what happened and we’ll help you understand the next move, whether you need emergency mitigation, a rebuild plan, or both. If the situation cannot wait, call (941) 379-8669 for immediate dispatch.
24/7
Live dispatch
1 team
Mitigation to rebuild
Homes + commercial
Property types served
Free on-site inspection
Insurance coordination support
Residential and commercial response
- Clear recommendations based on the actual condition of the property
- Documentation and scopes built for adjusters, owners, and property managers
- One accountable team from emergency work through reconstruction when needed
Need help right now?
(941) 379-8669
Talk with a live coordinator about the damage, property type, and what we should prepare before arrival.
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Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
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Sadly our home flooded and a friend recommended WrightWay to come and do an inspection to see what further work we might need done to ensure we do not have mold growth. The team was able to come out same day. They were so helpful, honest and detailed. Hopefully we never need them again but if we do have any other emergency needs I will 100% be using them again.
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Excellent response and remediation. Professional in all aspects of this job. WrightWay handled our emergency quickly and thoroughly. Would absolutely use them again.
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Our villa was flooded in Hurricane Helene. Our association president contacted WrightWay and they arrived the next day. They have been wonderful. Every craftsman did expert work and no corners were cut. Everything was done when promised. Highly recommend.
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