What Are Soot Webs?

2/20/2023 (Permalink)

After a fire, your home or business might be left with clusters of black webs. They look similar to spider webs but are black or dark grey. These webs are not spider webs, in fact, they are clusters of soot strands. Soot is a fine, black powder created as fire consumes oxygen. Its presence in your home indicates fire and/or smoke damage.

What is soot?

So, what exactly is soot? Soot is a byproduct of combustion. It's also known as a black powdery substance and is made up of carbon and ash. When a fire breaks out in your home or workplace, using an oven, grill, or fireplace; or when a vehicle catches on fire; soot can be found everywhere.

What are soot webs?

Soot webs are a cluster of soot strands that occurs when soot particles clump together during a fire. The resulting webs can be a telltale sign of a fire. While these webs are not spider webs, they do look similar and have the same effect on your home as spider webs would. They can be removed by a professional company like us at SERVPRO of Fort Collins.

Soot web formations are often found in corners, around light fixtures, and in HVAC systems. If you see any signs of soot or smoke damage in your house, don't wait to schedule an inspection with us!

How can you remove soot webs?

Soot webs are a serious problem, and they can be difficult to remove without professional help. Since the presence of soot webs is usually a result of a fire on your property, the best course of action is always to call a fire cleanup expert to assist you with all your fire, soot, and smoke cleanup needs.

• You wear protective gear like gloves and eye protection
• You have someone else with you to help lift the heavy items (like furniture)
• You take all necessary safety precautions when using chemicals

You use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter to remove the dust from your home You thoroughly clean any surfaces that are covered in soot webs

If you see soot webs, they need to be removed by a professional company.

If you see soot webs, they should to be removed by a professional company. Soot can cause significant damage to your home or business. The only way to properly remove the soot is to use a combination of vacuuming, cleaning, and deodorizing. Since it's difficult to get all the soot out of your ceiling or walls when it settles on them, it's important that you call in a professional restoration company. They'll have the experience, equipment, and cleaning solutions to handle the job properly and efficiently.

With all of the information we have provided, you should be able to identify soot webs and know how to remove them. If you are in need of soot cleanup in your home or business, don't hesitate and contact our SERVPRO of Fort Collins team today!