The Afterproducts Of Fire Damage

1/31/2025 (Permalink)

Soot needs to be professionally removed. Our team can help get rid of it - and its nasty odor!

Fire damage can leave a trail of destruction in its wake. However, the byproducts that result from this damage need to be addressed as quickly as possible. They can have long-term side effects and wreck your belongings beyond repair. We’ll highlight the biggest nuisances that we can address after a fire damage event below:

Soot

Soot is one of the most notorious byproducts of fire damage. It leaves a black, sticky substance across your property’s structure and contents. Not only is this notoriously hard to clean, but it also leaves a foul-smelling odor behind. This odor can stick around even if the soot is completely cleaned from the surface! Our team completely eliminates soot and the nasty odor that comes with it.

Wet Smoke & Dry Smoke

There are two main types of smoke to worry about after a fire: wet smoke and dry smoke. Dry smoke isn’t much to worry about. While it leaves behind a powdery soot, it’s usually easy to clean off and doesn’t leave a ton of foul odors behind. Wet smoke, however, is harder to deal with. It’s caused by plastics burning, and the soot it leaves behind is rather sticky. It smears like regular soot and usually requires professional help to remove it.

Odor & Fire Restoration With SERVPRO

SERVPRO of East Boston, Chelsea, & Revere can eliminate fire damage and all of the byproducts that come with it. We can respond 24/7 - contact us to get help for your situation!