As if handling house fire and smoke damage wasn’t enough, you also have to deal with the resulting soot that might have spread throughout your home. You will quickly discover that soot is an eyesore that is tough to clean, but you might not have considered the hidden dangers of it. Learn more about why soot removal services are important in the aftermath of a fire in your home or business.
What is Soot?
Soot is the black residue that lingers after a fire due to incomplete fossil fuel combustion. While soot-producing fuels are often burned for industrial uses, operating vehicles, and manufacturing, you might also come across residential sources of soot. Insufficient ventilation in the fireplace and house fires are some of the prevalent causes of soot within the home.
How is Soot Harmful?
During a house fire, both synthetic and natural materials burn. The resulting soot particles may contain chemicals, acids, dust, metals, and other hazardous materials. In addition, these toxic particles stick to surrounding surfaces, such as ceilings and walls, leaving you and your structure exposed to the harmful effects. Other reasons why you should receive soot removal services in your property include:
Health Risks of Soot
If you don’t treat or properly clean soot, you or others in the household will inhale the tiny particles of soot into the lungs. Also, these toxic particles may cause breathing problems, including bronchitis, asthma, and more severe respiratory illnesses that can restrict your capacity to perform everyday activities. To avoid these health risks and restore your property to its former stain- and odor-free glory, focus on accomplishing thorough and proper cleaning of all soot-affected areas.
If your home or business requires soot removal services after a fire, contact North Arundel Contracting in Glen Burnie, MD, at 410-766-2855.
Environmental Risks of Soot
The soot’s chemical compounds are released into the air and impact several aspects of our ecosystem when burning fossil fuels for industrial purposes. Moreover, soot contamination in your home or business acts similarly, affecting indoor air quality and leaving stains and foul odors behind.
Contact the fire and smoke remediation experts at North Arundel Contracting to provide thorough soot and smoke fire removal services so you may enjoy your property and breathe easy again.
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