About Our Catalina Foothills, AZ Fire Restoration Specialists

We are a local Catalina Foothills, AZ team of certified fire and smoke restoration professionals. We are not a simple cleaning service; we are a health and safety company. Our technicians are trained in the science of smoke and soot removal, using specialized equipment to safely decontaminate your home and make it livable again.

1. A Serious Health Hazard

Smoke residue is a complex mixture of acids, chemicals, and carcinogens.

• Inhalation Risk: Soot particles are often microscopic and can be inhaled deep into the lungs, causing respiratory distress, asthma attacks, and long-term health issues.
• Skin Contact: Handling sooty items without gloves can cause skin irritation.

2. An Acidic, Corrosive Substance

Soot is not just "dust." It is highly acidic.

• Within minutes, it can discolor plastics and grout.
• Within hours, it can begin to etch glass, tile, and metal finishes (like faucets and light fixtures).
• Within days, it can cause permanent, irreversible damage to your property.

What NOT to Do:

• DO NOT try to clean it yourself. Standard cleaning products will smear the oily soot, making it impossible to remove.
• DO NOT use your home vacuum. A regular vacuum will not filter the microscopic particles and will simply shoot them back into the air, spreading the contamination.
• DO NOT turn on your HVAC system. This will circulate the toxic soot through your entire home.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is it safe to sleep in my home after a fire? Absolutely not. Even a small fire can make your indoor air quality hazardous. You must wait until the property is professionally cleaned and tested.
• Can you really get the smoke smell out of my sofa? Yes. Our contents cleaning division uses specialized ozone chambers and cleaning methods to safely and permanently remove smoke odors from most textiles and furniture.
• How long does the cleaning take? This depends on the size of the fire, but a full smoke and soot cleanup for several rooms can take multiple days of detailed work.
• What about the water from the firefighters? We are a full-service restoration company. We are also certified water damage restoration experts and will begin extracting water and drying the structure immediately.