How to clean soot

As a result of a fire or after the winter season, in private homes where there is a fireplace or stove, there is always a combustion product — soot — on the surfaces near the fire. Therefore, the question often arises: how to wash soot? Since this substance is made up of particles of incompletely burned materials, only aggressive methods can be used to clean soot from surfaces. It is very important to choose effective anti-soot products.

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Where to start the removal of soot and soot?

Before you start cleaning any surface - ceiling, walls, glass, floor, furniture from soot, be sure to analyze the condition of the room and prepare for cleaning:

1. Determine the degree of harm done.
2. Get rid of irreparable items.
3. Choose an effective way to clean surfaces.

Only after that, carry out a direct cleaning and mandatory ventilation from extraneous odors of burning and detergents.

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How to remove soot in an apartment and a house?

To remove soot and soot, prepare in advance:

• a bucket of hot water;
• detergents for cleaning rooms;
• rag and sponge;
• ethyl or medical alcohol;
• cleaning powder or soda.

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How to remove soot from the ceiling and walls?

It will help remove soot from surfaces with ethyl or medical alcohol. It perfectly degreases, therefore it is recommended for cleaning light surfaces, including the ceiling. In this case, the ceiling must be painted with water-based paint, otherwise the whitewashing will have to be repeated.

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How to remove soot from windows and floors?

The laminated floor surface, plastic coatings and window frames, well cleans:

• solvent;
• alcohol;
• petrol.

The method of application is simple:

1. Dampen a rag with one of the recommended products.
2. Wipe the damaged area.
3. Perform the procedure several times until the soot is completely removed.
4. Clean the surface with a degreasing detergent.

After cleaning the chimney and chimneys, soot always settles on the nearest surfaces. To get rid of burning after a fire, do the following:

1. Vacuum the surface.
2. Sweep the room.
3. Pick up a bucket of hot water.
4. Add any detergent to it.
5. Do a thorough wet cleaning.
6. When wiping, do not press on the surface to prevent the deep penetration of soot into the material - in this case, you will have to carry out a full repair with a replacement coating.
7. Change the water in the bucket as it becomes dirty.

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How to remove soot from upholstered and cabinet furniture?

Particularly quickly, upholstered furniture absorbs the smell of burning, so we act quickly. Vacuum thoroughly first, then treat with detergent. Make sure that the water is not much contaminated.

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What other means to use to remove burning after a fire?

The current market also provides special chemicals designed to stop the problems of soot, soot, burning smell after a fire.

Cleaning after a fire MAZBIT +

The tool was specially designed to clean surfaces from the effects of fire.It is produced on a water basis with the addition of enhanced alkaline substances, with organic detergents in the form of a concentrated liquid. Moreover, it is explosion-proof and does not pose a threat to biological organisms.

MAZBIT + perfectly cleans any surface from various materials:

• wood;
• plastic;
• metal;
• a rock;
• tile.

With this solution, you can quickly enough:

• to wash hard-to-reach places from soot;
• clean mechanisms and small parts;
• remove dirt and all tarry deposits.

Facade cleaner number 2

Designed to clean soot from surfaces. It reduces by 5-10 times the amount of carcinogenic substances that were formed as a result of burning on the surfaces of finishing materials.

Recommendations for use:

1. It is better to apply with a spray gun, since with a manual wash, the consumption of the substance will double.
2. Before use, dilute the product in water with a concentration of 20% solution.
3. Consumption - 1 liter per 5-15 square meters. This indicator is affected by the degree of contamination.
4. After treatment with this product, all surfaces are thoroughly washed with water.

BZh-20

Alkaline product. It is used to remove combustion products of organic substances and a large amount of fat soot.

ChistDeso

It is used to remove the smell of burning from the premises. Principle of action: destroy the odor molecule, and not hide it. It is diluted in a concentration of 1-10% in water and applied by spray, roller or brush on all surfaces of the room. Consumption: 1l / 5-10 sq.m - depends on the level of pollution. Does not affect the structure and properties of finishing materials. After processing and drying, you can begin repair and finishing work.

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How to remove the smell of burning?

Get rid of the smell of burning will help you:

• a vessel with thick walls;
• 40 grams of baking soda;
• 40-45 ml of 10% ammonia;
• 40-45 ml of hydrochloric acid;
• protective equipment (mask, gloves) - required.

Application technology:

1. Pour soda into the dishes.
2. Add ammonia to it.
3. Gently stir.
4. Add hydrochloric acid to the mixture in small portions.
5. Substances will react and begin to release ammonium chloride, which neutralizes the smell of burning.
6. Leave the dishes with the mixture for 24 hours in the room.
7. After completing the procedure, ventilate the rooms several times ..

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Safety measures for cleaning rooms after a fire

Both for removal of a smell of burning, and for direct cleaning, it is necessary to strictly observe safety measures. To do this, be sure to wear:

• thick-soled shoes;
• respirator;
• protective glasses;
• thick rubber gloves;
• if necessary - a gas mask.

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When and why should a soot be cleaned by a specialist?

The desire to put your house in order after a fire yourself is commendable and justified. However, cleaning can be ineffective and time-consuming, especially if large-scale surface lesions are formed. In this case, specialists from cleaning companies will come to your aid. They work efficiently, calmly and professionally.

What is their advantage?

• Quickly determine the degree of damage and damage;
• Determine the possibility of restoring slightly damaged property;
• They have extensive experience in removing the effects of fire;
• They have special equipment and effective reagents, the use of which is not available to private individuals and require special technical training;
• Perform a full cleaning of the room;
• Removing the remaining garbage;
• Prepare the building for a complete renovation.
• Carpets, valuables, furniture are put in order.

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Cleaning campaigns know their job. They employ specially trained people who are able to get rid of any consequences of the fire in the shortest possible time.