Why Should Soot Be Cleaned By A Professional?

7/19/2019 (Permalink)

Soot is the result of incomplete burning materials and can be heavily contaminated and dangerous to someone without the proper disposal knowledge. After a fire, soot spreads and settles on almost all of the surface area, depending on the circumstance. Soot is a fine particle, allowing it to settle deep within porous surfaces and travel through the air. Smoke and soot also leave a distinct, strong smell. Imagine the smell of your clothes and hair after you leave a bonfire, but much more potent. If you have ever been in a recently burned home, you know that it is often difficult to breathe. Sometimes, you are able to see the particles floating in front of you.

Smoke Damage Can Create Long Term Issues

If you attempt to clean the smoke damage yourself or leave it unattended for weeks, it may settle in and cause significant discoloration and deterioration to your furniture, walls, and HVAC system. 

Health Concerns

As mentioned before, fine soot particles can travel through the air and make their way into the home ventilation system. If the HVAC system is not properly evaluated and cleaned, these particles can blow throughout the house. As a result, the air quality of the home will be negatively impacted and can cause a flare up of asthma, allergies, and other respiratory issues.

Without professional equipment designed to neutralize odors completely, it’ll be difficult to fully rid your home or business of smoke damage. Whether the fire engulfed the entire property or only a small section, it’s important to have a certified technician evaluate the property. SERVPRO of Bradley County is a full-service fire and water restoration company, in addition to mold remediation and biohazard cleanup. We also provide content clean-up and restoration, as well as a reconstruction division. We can make fire damage look "Like it never even happened."