Can Kitchenware Get Reused After a Fire?

4/27/2022 (Permalink)

When it comes to cleaning up after a fire in a Rancho Cucamonga home, a much-loved dishes set can be something a homeowner has their heart set on using again. There are some factors to consider before the dinnerware can get reused, such as:

• If the dishware absorbed heat, it could contain fine cracks that may not be visible before cleaning, so there is no way to predict the outcome until the piece gets cleaned
• Dishes covered in greasy, wet smoke residues have a great possibility of stress cracks due to the high heat of this type of fire
• Crystal and china are delicate and get gentle cleaning by hand as the acidic nature of the soot can etch the surface
• Off-site ultrasonic immersion cleaning
• Smoke particles can get removed through the use of canned (compressed) air or a soft brush