Smoke Damage vs Soot Damage

Settled soot on kitchen equipment in a Westchester NY home, showing soot damage that can accompany smoke damage

Smoke damage vs soot damage is a useful distinction in NY homes. Smoke travels through the air as gases, fine particles, and odor. Soot is the residue that settles on surfaces. They often appear together, but they are not cleaned the same way. A plan that wipes only the visible film can still leave an […]