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Florida Soot Removal Experts

Don't Wipe It, Remove It.

Professional soot & residue removal in Florida. We use specialized chemical sponges and thermal fogging to restore your property without sealing in the damage.

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STOP! Read This Before You Clean

Improper cleaning methods can permanently set stains, drive soot deeper into pores, and void insurance coverage.

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No Water

Water drives soot particles deeper into drywall and fabric pores, often setting the stain permanently and making restoration impossible.

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No Household Vacuums

Standard vacuums lack industrial HEPA filters. They simply chop soot particles into finer dust and blow them back into the air you breathe.

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Insurance Risk

DIY damage is often categorized as "negligence" by adjusters. Let our certified team document the damage for your claim.

Technical Breakdown: Types of Soot

Not all soot is the same. We identify the residue type to determine the correct chemical protocol.

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Oily Soot

Result of grease fires or burning plastic. Smears easily and is highly resistant to water-based cleaning.

Treatment

Degreasing Agents + Gel

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Dry Soot

Caused by high-oxygen fires (wood, paper). Easier to clean but extremely fine and dusty.

Treatment

Dry Chemical Sponge

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Protein Residue

From burnt food (meat, beans). Often invisible but leaves a pungent, horrifying odor.

Treatment

Enzymatic Cleaners

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Fuel Oil Soot

Furnace puff-backs. This oily, sticky mess covers everything in minutes.

Treatment

Solvent-Based Cleaning

Our Process: The Chem-Sponge Technique

We employ a meticulous 4-step protocol designed to capture particulate matter rather than spreading it.

1

Air Scrubbing & Containment

We seal off affected areas and use industrial air scrubbers to capture airborne soot particles.

2

Dry Sponge Removal

Using vulcanized rubber sponges, we lift dry soot from porous surfaces like drywall and ceilings.

3

Thermal Fogging

We use a heated fog to neutralize odor molecules trapped in cracks and crevices that manual cleaning can't reach.

4

HVAC Decontamination

Cleaning ductwork ensures soot isn't recirculated back into your clean home.

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Specialized Recovery

Critical Application: Electronics & Art

Soot is acidic. If left on electronics, it will corrode circuit boards. On oil paintings, it reacts with the varnish. Time is your enemy.

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Electronics

Ultrasonic cleaning to remove acidic residue from circuit boards.

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Fine Art

Collaboration with conservators to safely clean delicate canvases.

Common Questions

Is soot harmful to my health? expand_more
Yes. Soot particles are microscopic (often smaller than 2.5 microns) and can be inhaled deep into the lungs. They contain toxic chemicals, acids, and carcinogens resulting from the combustion of synthetic materials.
Can I just paint over the soot stains? expand_more
No. Standard paint will not adhere properly to soot, and the oily residue will bleed through the paint within weeks ("ghosting"). The soot must be removed and the surface sealed with a specialized shellac-based primer before painting.
How do you clean soot off brick fireplaces? expand_more
Brick is porous and difficult to clean. We use a combination of heavy-duty degreasers, agitation with stiff brushes, and sometimes latex-based peel-away cleaners that pull the soot out of the pores as they dry.
Will my insurance cover professional soot removal? expand_more
In most cases, yes. Smoke and soot damage is a standard peril in homeowner policies. We work directly with your insurance adjuster to document the damage and justify the cleaning protocol.