Can Stoneware Be Used After a House Fire?

[jillchef]

Is a piece of stoneware okay to use after it has been in a house fire? Can the stone trap toxins from the smoke? Although the stone was not chared, and is its original box, I’m wondering if there is a way to still use it, the exposure was to smoke only. So I guess what I’m asking is if there are any recomondations about using the stone after a fire, ie could be put it through the self-cleaning oven and feel confident it was safe to use. Thanks for any input.

 

[janetupnorth]

I would suggest calling HO and asking that question. You'd get the best "qualified" answer. I am a firefighter and can make assumptions, but couldn't guarantee they'd be correct.

Also, the stoneware should be covered by the homeowner's policy (hopefully) for replacement.

 

[melissakc]

Let us know what you find out.

 

[KellyTheChef]

I would NOT put it through a self cleaning oven cycle! I have heard of people doing that and it was OK, but it can shatter too! It is NOT covered under warranty if it is put into the cleaning cycle.

I would hope that their homeowners would replace it if necessary!

 

[nikkijo]

We had a kitchen fire last summer. The damage was extensive enough that we ended up making a claim so I got all new stoneware, I did not want to take the chance with the toxins. The company that the insurance company hired to come and clean threw out all food, even canned, all plastics and paper as well. This included all cleaning supplies that were in the cabinets because of the plastic.

 

[pcgogetter]

The insurance company will have to replace them HO won't. I had a customer who had her 2nd house fire and mind you she was a past consultant so she had every single one of them.