Hazards Of Soot Exposure

2/23/2021 (Permalink)

Soot doesn't just look bad.

Health and safety hazards from a fire do not always end when the flames are extinguished. Subsequent to the occurrence of a fire, many Greenwich property owners may figure they can save money by cleaning up the mess themselves. Aside from soot being very hard to clean properly without the proper tools, exposure to soot particles can be harmful.

Soot is made up of fine carbon particles that are put into the air during a fire.  These particles derive their composition from the source of the fire, so they can be made up of coal, wood, plastic, and gasoline.  While soot is extremely evident when it adheres to surfaces, airborne particles are almost invisible.  This makes for easy ingestion and inhalation.  When these fine particles are introduced to the body, they can cause health effects.

SERVPRO of Greenwich has the knowledge and specialized tools to remove soot damage from your home or business properly.  We know how to ventilate the area adequately, and remove unsightly and harmful soot particles.  If you have any fire or soot damage, please call us to get the remediation started.  We are available 24/7 to help.