Soot Webs Often Appear After Fires

3/31/2022 (Permalink)

Soot webs often appear after a fire and resemble dirty cobwebs, but are actually made of soot and oxygen bonded together.

After a fire, many people think that soot settles on cobwebs near the ceilings of your home and appear darker or full of dirt.  This is actually a misconception.  The “dirty cobwebs” you see are actually airborne soot particles and oxygen that bond together to create floating soot strands or webs that will rise with warm air and cling to corners, molding, light fixtures and HVAC systems.  They are called soot webs and are a clear indication that you have experienced fire damage in your home. 

When it comes to cleaning your home after a fire, call the professionals who have experience dealing with cleaning soot, odor and fire damage.  SERVPRO of Vacaville/Dixon/Fairfield/Davis is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to respond to any emergency in your home and will be available to help you restore your home to its pre-fire condition.  We also can help you clean the contents that were affected by the fire, and can even store those contents until you are ready to bring them back to your home.  Call the experts today at 707-724-8977.  We are Here to Help.