Soot Damage and the Shocking Facts.

4/18/2021 (Permalink)

Here at SERVPRO of White Plains and New Rochelle, we take the state of your home and your health very seriously. This includes soot damage, which our SERVPRO staff and technicians have been trained to deal with. Due to this, we are able to provide you with the best service possible if you are suffering from soot damage in your home. It may be from numerous sources, as any material that can burn is able to produce soot, including candles, cooking oils, tobacco smoke, etc. Regardless, SERVPRO is here to help as soon as possible, so the impact felt on both your health and your home, is as minimal as possible. Keep reading below to find out some information about soot damage that may shock you:

• Did you know that sustained exposure to soot-polluted air and particles can possibly result in a vast array of health effects? This includes asthma, bronchitis, etc.
• Within minutes of soot exposure, plastic surfaces in your home can discolor and turn yellow.
• Within hours, surfaces in your home such as metal can tarnish, fiberglass can yellow and tile grout can become stained.
• Countertops and appliances may also yellow within mere hours of soot exposure.
• Within days, painted walls can permanently yellow, clothing and upholstery can stain, metals can begin to pit and corrode and vinyl floors could need to be replaced. 
• Fast-forward a few weeks and glass, china and crystal can begin to etch and pit, audio and video tapes can begin to distort, and carpet fibers can become permanently yellow and discolored. 

Due to these very serious facts, SERVPRO of White Plains and New Rochelle do not take soot damage lightly. If you suspect you have soot damage in your home for any reason, please give us a call at 914-684-1560. We are more than happy to help.