Understanding Smoke and Soot Damage in Fire Restoration

When a fire burns in your home, it doesn’t just damage the things that the flames touch. The smoke and soot from the fire can spread throughout your home, causing damage and creating an unpleasant smell.

When you call a fire restoration company, they will assess the damage and develop a plan to clean your home and restore it to its pre-fire condition. Part of that process will be removing the smoke and soot from your home.

Smoke and soot damage can be difficult to clean. The first step is to identify the type of smoke and soot. There are three types of smoke: dry smoke, wet smoke, and protein smoke.

Dry smoke is the easiest to clean because it doesn’t penetrate deep into surfaces. Wet smoke is more difficult to clean because it penetrates surfaces and can cause staining. Protein smoke is the most difficult to clean because it is sticky and can cause corrosion.

Once the type of smoke and soot is identified, the restoration company will develop a plan to remove it. The plan will likely involve a combination of cleaning, sealing, and painting.

Cleaning will remove the soot from surfaces. Sealing will prevent the soot from penetrating surfaces. Painting will cover up any remaining smoke damage.

If you have smoke and soot damage in your home, call a fire restoration company. They will assess the damage and develop a plan to clean your home and restore it to its pre-fire condition.