Title: How to Clean Soot Off of Walls
Headings: How to Clean Soot Off of Walls
How to Clean Soot Off of Walls
What You'll Need
Equipment / Tools
Materials
Instructions
Wear Protective Gear
Empty the Room or Cover Furniture and Carpets
Ventilate the Room
Vacuum the Walls
Warning
Use a Dry Cleaning or Soot Sponge
Create a Wet Cleaning Solution
Warning
Wash the Ceiling and Walls
Rinse and Dry the Surfaces
Tip
Remove Protective Materials and Vacuum

Content: If that is not possible, use tarps or drop cloths to protect everything you don't want to become soot-covered. Ventilate the Room
Open the windows to provide fresh air. Use circulating fans and turn on venting fans to help draw as many of the soot particulates out of the room. Once your cleaning is complete, you will need to change filters or clean the fans to remove soot particles. Vacuum the Walls
If you have a vacuum with a hose and a dusting brush, you can use it to vacuum away some of the soot particles. This is a delicate operation because soot can smear. Start at the top of the wall and hold the vacuum brush at least one-half inch from the wall or ceiling surface to capture loose soot particles and dust. Do not make contact with the wall or smearing can occur. Warning
No matter what method you use to remove soot stains, if they are located above your head, always use a sturdy step stool or ladder to reach them. Work slowly and move the ladder frequently to prevent falls.