Soot behaves differently on porous drywall than it does on non-porous tile or metal, and our Geneva, IN technicians adjust technique accordingly.
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This avoids the streaking that comes from wiping soot with a cloth.
Porous drywall gets different treatment than glass, tile, or metal.
Soot turns corrosive on metal within about 48 hours — we move quickly.
Standard vacuums push soot particles back into the air — ours don't.

Sponges are swapped frequently, since a saturated sponge starts redepositing particulate.
Fine soot pulled from carpet, upholstery, and HVAC returns before any wet cleaning begins.
Different chemistry entirely from what porous drywall needs.
Acidic residue on hardware and fixtures neutralized before pitting sets in.
Overhead surfaces carry the heaviest particulate load and need careful sponge technique.
Cleaned on the same visit, not a separate appointment.
A technician answers and mobilizes the fastest available crew.
Mobile units are equipped for both porous and non-porous surfaces.
You approve the scope before any sponge touches a surface.
Nothing closes out until you've inspected the result.
"We tried wiping the soot down ourselves and just smeared it worse across the wall. Their dabbing technique actually lifted it cleanly." — Homeowner, Geneva
"Fast response meant our fixtures got treated before corrosion set in." — Homeowner, Geneva, IN
"The HEPA vacuuming before the wet cleaning made a noticeable difference — our carpets came out cleaner than expected." — Homeowner, Geneva
Wiping tends to smear fine particulate deeper into porous surfaces.
Ideally within 48 hours, since acidic residue starts pitting metal after that.
Yes, porous and non-porous surfaces respond to completely different agents.
Cleaning reduces odor, but persistent smell may need a separate treatment step.
Yes, HEPA extraction handles soft surfaces before any wet cleaning starts.
We keep response times short across Geneva because soot corrosion is time-sensitive.
