Airborne soot is acidic enough to start pitting metal fixtures within about 48 hours, which is why Soot Cleanup response speed matters as much as the cleaning method.
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This avoids the streaking that comes from wiping soot with a cloth.
Porous drywall gets different treatment than glass, tile, or metal.
Local crews mean faster arrival before damage compounds.
Standard vacuums push soot particles back into the air — ours don't.

Sponges are swapped frequently, since a saturated sponge starts redepositing particulate.
Vacuuming first prevents particulate from smearing once surfaces get wet.
Different chemistry entirely from what porous drywall needs.
We prioritize metal surfaces early because the corrosion clock starts immediately.
Ceilings get cleaned first so falling residue doesn't recontaminate clean walls.
Cleaned on the same visit, not a separate appointment.
A technician answers and mobilizes the fastest available crew.
Crews arrive with HEPA vacuums and dry-chemical sponges on board.
Surfaces assessed by type before a written price is quoted.
Cleaning proceeds surface by surface with a final walkthrough.
"Our own attempt made the streaks worse — the sponge technique they used actually worked." — Homeowner, Great Falls
"They caught the soot on our kitchen faucet before any real pitting started, which the adjuster said saved us a hardware replacement claim." — Homeowner, Great Falls, SC
"The HEPA vacuuming before the wet cleaning made a noticeable difference — our carpets came out cleaner than expected." — Homeowner, Great Falls
Wiping tends to smear fine particulate deeper into porous surfaces.
Ideally within 48 hours, since acidic residue starts pitting metal after that.
Surface type determines whether we use dry sponges or solvent cleaners.
Cleaning reduces odor, but persistent smell may need a separate treatment step.
Yes, HEPA extraction handles soft surfaces before any wet cleaning starts.
We keep response times short across Great Falls because soot corrosion is time-sensitive.
