Smoke Damage

Definition

Smoke damage refers to the physical damage and contamination caused by smoke during a fire. Smoke can travel far beyond the fire's origin, penetrating walls, fabrics, HVAC systems, and personal belongings. Different types of fires produce different smoke residues: protein fires leave nearly invisible but strong-smelling residue, synthetic fires leave wet, smeary soot, and natural material fires leave dry, powdery soot. Professional smoke damage restoration requires specialized cleaning techniques and equipment.