The challenge
- Burned cabinets and a wall opened by the fire
- Soot on ceilings and walls in the open kitchen, dining and living area
- Smoke residue in bedrooms, closets and the laundry area
Local project case study
Kitchen Fire Smoke and Soot Cleanup
A kitchen fire burned through the cabinets and left soot across an open floor plan. Here is how our crew contained it and cleaned the home room by room.
- Southern California
- (800) 719-4808
- CategoryFire and smoke damage
- LocationSouthern California
- PropertyHome
- Handled byGreen Planet Restoration
Project summary
A fire started in the kitchen, burned through the cabinets and the wall behind them, and left soot on the ceilings across the open floor plan. Our crew sealed off the damaged area, cleaned soot from walls, ceilings, closets and contents room by room, and ran air scrubbers to clear the air.
- Project type
- Fire and smoke damage
- Location
- Southern California
- Area affected
- Kitchen, open living areas, bedrooms and closets
- Local branch
- Green Planet Restoration
Our response
- Plastic containment around the kitchen
- Soot cleaned from walls, ceilings and closets room by room
- HEPA vacuums used on surfaces and contents
- Air scrubbers run to filter smoke particles from the air
The result
- Rooms outside the kitchen cleaned of soot
- Burned kitchen area isolated and ready for repairs
Photos from this job
Real photos from our crew on site. No stock images.
Common questions
Why does soot show up in rooms the fire never reached?
Smoke carries fine soot particles through the air and HVAC system. They settle on ceilings, walls and inside closets far from the fire.
Can I clean soot myself?
It is best not to. Wiping soot with water or household cleaners can smear it into paint and fabric. Dry cleaning sponges and HEPA vacuums come first.
Dealing with something like this?
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