Soot is a fine, powdery substance made up of carbon particles. A product of incomplete combustion, soot clings to walls, ceilings, floors, HVAC systems, and virtually every surface it touches. One of fire’s most stubborn byproducts, soot is also corrosive, odorous, and hazardous to human health.
Left untreated, soot can permanently discolor surfaces, corrode metals, and seep deeply into porous materials, impacting the structure and appearance of your home. Removed incompletely and it can leave smudges, dark stains, and lingering odors. Professional soot cleaning services are designed to address these issues, restoring safety and cleanliness and protecting the structural integrity of your home.
Professional Soot Cleaning Services Across the Country
At ATI Restoration, we understand the urgency of fire recovery. Our teams are available 24/7/365 to provide rapid response soot cleaning services throughout the nation. Equipped with the tools and technology to eliminate soot and smoke odor completely, we can dispatch a team of licensed and certified fire damage restoration professionals to your property without delay.
Contact us online or call our nearest location to activate our 24-Hour Emergency Response service and let us help make your home safe and clean once again.
Residential Soot Cleaning Services
Soot cleanup is about more than wiping away residue. Professional soot cleaning services approach this task with precision and skill, using HEPA filtration, containment barriers, and non-abrasive cleaning agents for complete soot elimination. These techniques allow for the safe extraction of soot without spreading contamination or causing further damage.
ATI Restoration provides comprehensive soot cleaning services along with full-service fire and smoke damage restoration. Our IICRC-certified technicians are trained to assess the scope of damage and implement targeted solutions to quickly get you back to normal.
Our residential soot cleaning services include:
- Dry and Wet Cleaning Methods. Depending on the surface and the type of soot, we apply appropriate cleaning methods using HEPA vacuums, dry cleaning sponges, and specially formulated cleaning agents.
- Air Scrubbing and Negative Air Containment. We create containment zones to prevent soot particles from migrating during HEPA-filtrated air scrubbing.
- HVAC System Cleaning. Our team inspects and cleans air ducts and HVAC systems to stop the circulation of soot and smoke particles throughout your property.
- Deodorization. We neutralize lingering smoke odors using a combination of hydroxyl generators, ozone treatments, and thermal fogging.
- Structural Cleaning. We address soot contamination on walls, ceilings, floors, framing, and insulation to ensure the building is thoroughly cleaned before repairs begin.
- Contents Cleaning and Restoration. We carefully clean, deodorize, and restore salvageable items such as electronics, textiles, artwork, and furniture.
After soot is removed, reconstruction may be necessary to fully restore your home. Fire and smoke can cause underlying damage to finished and structural components that only becomes visible after cleaning. This is one more reason why hiring ATI Restoration for residential soot cleaning services makes sense.
We offer comprehensive reconstruction services in addition to soot cleaning options. Our in-house teams–composed of professionals from nearly every building trade–bring extensive experience, advanced tools, and an eye for detail to every job. From framing and electrical to plumbing and finish carpentry, our experts will make sure your property is rebuilt safely, efficiently, and to code, enabling you to return to a safe and attractive home in the shortest amount of time possible.
Learn about our Commercial and Industrial Fire Damage and Soot Removal Services.
Is DIY Soot Cleaning a Good Idea?
It can be very tempting to clean soot on your own, but doing so often makes the problem worse. Soot is not like ordinary dust or dirt. Its fine particles can become airborne during cleaning attempts, spreading contamination throughout your property and creating additional health and structural concerns. Unless soot is minimal and cleanup will be minor, it is always best to leave soot cleaning to the professionals.
If you have a small-scale fire with minimal soot and you would like to try and clean it on your own, please keep the following precautions in mind:
- Wear Protective Gear. Use gloves, a respirator mask, and goggles.
- Ventilate the Area. Reduce odors and airborne particles by isolating and ventilating the cleaning area.
- Use a HEPA Filter. Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter to avoid redistribution of soot particles.
- Avoid Using Water. Soot can smear, embed into, and stain porous and painted surfaces.
- Test Cleaning Methods. Always clean a small, inconspicuous section first to make sure your methods are sound.
Remember, even with the right tools and intentions, DIY soot cleaning can only go so far. Soot settles in places that cannot be seen, including inside of walls, in ducts, and behind appliances. Complete removal is essential to prevent its acidic nature from damaging these materials over time. Using the wrong cleaning methods can also cause irreversible damage and require costly repairs.
Professional soot cleaning services are designed to handle the complexities of fire and smoke damage. At ATI Restoration, we use specialized tools and methods tailored to the type of fire and materials involved. We also ensure that all work is performed safely, in compliance with environmental and health regulations, and conducted by trained and certified professionals who truly care about your home.
Trust ATI Restoration for Professional Soot Cleaning Services
ATI Restoration is the nation’s oldest and largest family-operated disaster recovery firm. With more than 70 locations nationwide and a 24-Hour Emergency Response service, we can respond to fire and smoke damage quickly. We will make a full assessment of the damage, including in hard-to-reach or hidden areas, to provide an accurate estimate of repairs, and craft a plan that works to restore your home to its original condition as quickly as can safely be done. Experienced, equipped, and dedicated, our crews perform soot cleaning services, structural repairs, and complete reconstruction much faster than general contractors—and all without compromising quality or safety.
ATI Restoration has a set of core values—ATI CARES—that guide our approach to customer care:
- Communication
- Amazing Opportunities
- Right Thing Always
- Enjoy the Journey
- Strive for Excellence
Equipped with cutting-edge tools and technologies to track progress, document work, and keep you informed at every stage, we deliver compassionate, professional, and reliable soot cleaning services for projects large and small. With the capacity and qualifications to mobilize quickly and deliver exceptional results, we don’t just restore properties, we help people recover and rebuild their lives.
Contact Us 24/7/365 for Professional Soot Cleaning Services
If you’ve experienced fire or smoke damage, don’t wait to act. ATI Restoration offers professional soot cleaning services around the clock, every day of the year. Let our team protect your property and help you get back on track.
Contact ATI Restoration today to schedule a soot damage assessment. We’re here when you need us, ready to spring into action and restore your home to its best state ever.