DIY soot cleaning

Cleaning soot from walls starts with one critical rule: never use water first. Wet soot smears into porous surfaces and becomes permanent. The correct process uses a dry-cleaning chemical sponge or HEPA vacuum to lift loose particles before any wet cleaning begins. This LA guide covers the full two-stage soot removal process by wall type, the right products, how to treat heavy coverage, and when professional fire restoration is the only safe option. Call (818) 336-1800.