Soot Cleaning and Fire restoration Services
Risks of Soot following a Fire
Breathing in soot particles can be extremely harmful to your health.
Soot contains a mixture of fine particles, such as carbon, chemicals, and other byproducts of incomplete combustion. When inhaled, these particles can irritate the respiratory system, leading to coughing, shortness of breath, and respiratory distress
What is the risk of soot?
While a brief exposure to soot isn't likely to cause serious health risks, consistent exposure is a biohazard and should be taken very seriously.
Soot particles are very tiny and can enter the body easily through inhalation, ingestion, or even through the skin.
Two respiratory diseases that are mainly reported due to soot exposure are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Bronchitis and Asthma .
Is soot Toxic?
Soot can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion or via the skin and eyes.
Soot particles are Toxic and as well as serious breathing issues can cause coronary heart disease, and even cancer.
Infants, the elderly, and those who already have breathing problems will be the most affected .
How long does soot stay in the air?
Soot, ash, and char particles – as well as invisible chemical compounds – can linger for weeks, months, and even years after a fire, leaving behind a bad smell as well as toxic chemicals.
Is it safe to sleep in a house after smoke?
Put simply, no.
Visible soot and smoke damage, along with the risk of structural collapse, can make it unsafe to remain in your home after a fire.
Even if the fire is a small one, the potential damage soot and smoke can have to your health is not worth the risk