DIY and Professional Soot Cleaning from Painted Walls

A fire can start in your home in thousands of ways, but even using a candle or a fireplace could produce harmful byproducts like smoke damage and soot. When residues cling to painted walls and surfaces, it can be an unsightly and challenging problem. Cleaning up the mess requires a delicate touch or the experience of restoration professionals when the restoration is part of a blanket damage claim after a fire.

Cleaning Up Small Damage Areas

Dry cleaning is an effective practice of fire damage restoration for Dunwoody homes and businesses and, to a certain extent, is practical and possible for property owners to conduct independently. A chemical sponge lifts particulates away from the affected surface and is the instrument of choice, using even strokes that do not scrub the soot into the paint.

A Gentle Solution for Cleaning Painted Walls

If you are facing small deposits of stubborn soot residue, creating a gentle yet effective cleaning solution is possible. Professionals on our AdvantaClean of Sandy Springs team utilize proprietary products that protect substrates while lifting, dissolving, or emulsifying the present soot and avoid permanent marring. You can create a cleaning agent for DIY surface cleaning:

  • Mix warm water with a small amount of degreasing dish soap. 

  • A tablespoon of vinegar added to the solution is an added measure to impact oily deposits

  • Apply using a soft cloth or sponge – nothing that is abrasive and could grind soot into the surface

When the Soot Doesn’t Budge, AdvantaClean of Sandy Springs Can Help

It is important to note that you should only attempt cleaning this type of damage when it is mild and impacts a minimal area. Post-disaster cleanup should involve experienced restoration professionals like our AdvantaClean of Sandy Springs team, as the damage after the first might not be covered by your insurance policy if DIY cleaning methods ruin surfaces. 

Our fire restoration professionals always have years of experience and continued education to provide the most efficient and effective soot and smoke damage removal solution. With a phone call, you can get:

  • A fast response that minimizes long-term effects

  • Experienced professionals who can protect soot-covered painted walls in your home

  • Proprietary, industrial-grade cleaning agents and equipment for fast soot removal

If your home has suffered unexpected soot and smoke damage or the effects of a recent structure fire, you can count on AdvantaClean of Sandy Springs for mitigation and restoration solutions. Contact us now at (404) 474-8443.

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