Fires can have devastating effects on homes and businesses. Even smaller fires can cause permanent damage to a building. Smoke and soot damage are typical in every fire size and can cause lingering damage. With the help of All In One Restoration, you can overcome soot and smoke damage the better you understand the processes involved and why professionals are a wise investment.
What is Soot Damage?
Soot damage is standard after any level of fire damage event and is one of the early focuses of fire restoration for Los Angeles properties. It is a black powdery or flaky substance created through an incomplete combustion of organic material. Soot damage can build up from virtually any component in a house or building after a fire. Please wear protective gear around the impacted areas if your structure has soot damage. Soot damage is unhealthy to breathe in, and you should avoid it at all costs.
Soot is most likely to damage:
- Porous materials where microscopic particles can become stuck
- Air ducts and components of the HVAC system
- Carpeting and flooring materials, especially with high-pile fibers
- Textiles and textured surfaces create shelves for the horizontal buildup of smoke solids
We Can Help Clean Up Soot Damage
Most damage caused by soot is usually visible on walls and floors. The first step to effectively clean up this damage is removing excess soot from the surfaces. For floors, a vacuum can clear away most of the soot. Regarding wall stains, our team of professionals uses a dry chemical sponge.
This sponge can remove multiple layers of soot. Still, it is essential to avoid using water or liquid chemicals before using it, as it can spread the soot and make it difficult to remove. We advise avoiding pre-cleaning the affected materials before our professionals arrive to avoid causing permanent damage.
The Value of Choosing Comprehensive Contractors
Fire damage can have various appearances. It can take the form of soot, smoke, or destroyed rooms. Cleaning fire damage varies dramatically depending on the situation at hand. Items like drywall can accumulate soot and smoke deposits through suspended solids lingering long after the event. We can sometimes overcome damage with something simple, such as cleaning, or it can be more severe and require reconstruction. Having a capable and qualified team of professionals available keeps all needed work under the same roof and happening faster. All in One Restoration and Construction helps you take the necessary steps to clean up soot and fire damage immediately. If you’re unsure how best to clean up soot or fire damage, don’t hesitate to contact the experts at All in One Restoration and Construction. We have effective recovery solutions from debris removal and deodorization to water removal and full-service reconstruction. Call us today at (818) 900-2340.