Soot and smoke residue behave differently depending on what burned and how — dry soot from a wood or paper fire wipes away differently than the oily residue from a kitchen grease fire, and both are acidic enough to keep etching into glass, metal, and painted surfaces the longer they're left untreated. Standard household cleaning products often just smear soot deeper into a surface rather than removing it, which is part of why DIY cleanup after a fire frequently makes the damage worse before a restoration company gets involved.
Our smoke and soot cleaning covers walls, ceilings, trim, and hard surfaces throughout the affected area, using techniques and cleaning agents matched to the type of residue present. HVAC and duct cleaning is a standard part of this process, not an optional add-on — smoke particles that settle inside ductwork keep recirculating through the house every time the system runs, which is one of the most common reasons smoke odor lingers after a fire that otherwise looks cleaned up.
We also address soft surfaces — carpet, upholstery, drapery — either through on-site cleaning or, for items with heavier damage, removal for off-site treatment.
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