Soot Removal After A Fire

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As devastating as a house fire is, it is only made worse if the homeowner does not handle the clean up process in a proper and timely manner. This is extremely important when it comes to conducting soot removal. Soot begins to damage surfaces within a few hours of a house fire. Cleaning up soot is a tricky process that must be done correctly to prevent further damage. To avoid problems caused by soot, it is highly recommended to hire a professional restoration company.

There are different types of soot residue and each of them has varying degrees of difficulty when it comes to removal. There is dry soot, which comes from high temperature fast burning fires, and is usually powdery substance that does not smear. There is protein soot residue that is invisible to the eye, but is damaging to paint. The most difficult to remove is wet soot from smoldering low temperature fires, because it is sticky and easy to smear. The different types of soot and the various techniques to clean them makes it a nightmare for a homeowner to clean the soot properly and it makes relying on the expertise of a restoration company a very appealing choice.

A homeowner can do their own soot removal, but it is important to follow the right steps to avoid further hassle and damage. The first step is to remove any loose soot from surfaces with a heavy-duty vacuum. It is very important to make sure not to use any brushes or attachment tools, because they move soot around, and push it further into surfaces. Cleaning the carpets can be tricky, if doing it yourself, it requires special chemicals, and a rented professional carpet cleaning machine. Cleaning soot from hard surfaces such as walls or ceilings requires a special dry chemical sponge and special soot removing chemicals.

Having a home damaged by fire is stressful time, and clean up adds to the hassle of trying to regain part of what is lost. The homeowner can choose to relieve some of the stress by hiring a professional restoration company to help bring their home back into working order. Although soot removal and fire restoration is not inexpensive, most homeowner's insurance policies will cover most of these costs.

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