Smoke Damage Cleanup and Odor Removal in Arizona

Types of smoke and soot

Wet smoke from smoldering materials is sticky and smears. Dry smoke from fast, hot fires is powdery. Protein residue from cooking fires is nearly invisible but smells strong. Each needs different cleaning methods.

What cleanup usually includes

• Safety check and board up if the structure is open
• Dry soot removal with specialty sponges and HEPA vacuums
• Wet cleaning of walls, ceilings and hard surfaces
• Cleaning of HVAC ducts and vents when smoke has traveled through them
• Odor treatment such as thermal fogging or hydroxyl and air scrubbing, chosen by the company
• Cleaning of clothing, furniture and other belongings, on site or at a cleaning facility

What not to do

• Do not wipe walls with a wet cloth, which can push soot deeper
• Do not run the air conditioner, which can spread soot through the ducts
• Do not use electronics that were near the fire until they are checked

Water often follows fire

Firefighting leaves water behind. Drying and smoke cleanup are often done together. Read our guide on what to do after a house fire and our fire damage restoration page.

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