What is Soot?

9/19/2016 (Permalink)

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Dealing with the aftermath of a house fire can be extremely stressful especially when soot has covered all of your belongings. It should be known that soot restoration is one of the most difficult aspects of a house fire. By the same token, soot can develop through three different methods:

• Wet soot residue—results from smoldering, low-heat fires. This residue is sticky, smeary, and has a very pungent odor.
• Dry soot residue—results from fast-burning fires with high temperatures. This residue is typically dry, powdery, and non-smeary.
• Protein residue—almost invisible but can discolor paints and varnishes in your home. This residue also has an extremely pungent odor.

Because each type of soot is different and requires specific expertise to clean it off your items effectively, it is best to call SERVPRO® of Spring/Tomball for such needs or concerns. It is our duty to serve our customers and help make it “Like it never even happened.”