A serious fire is a terrible event. Clean up after it will help only a good repair. But what if there is a slight fire? How to wash soot and soot? Of course, cleaning staff will do the job best, but if you decide to do the cleaning yourself, you should pay attention to our helpful tips! Today we’ll talk about how to get rid of traces of fire, how to remove soot from heating equipment in a bathhouse.
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Soot, also called soot or soot, is small particles of materials that are not completely burned. In order to wash it, you will have to use fairly aggressive methods. The main feature is that soot has one very insidious property: if you add at least a little water to it, it will turn from a dry substance into a greasy sticky mass. That is why you should not try to wash off soot with water, wipe it with wet rags. Thus, you will even more deeply hammer it into the microcracks of the ceiling, floor or walls.
Speaking about how to wash soot, you should pay attention to the fact that the following means should be excluded:
- water;
- liquid or laundry soap;
- sponges and any hard brushes.
All of the above funds can be used only after the soot has been cleaned from wood or other surfaces. In order to clean the surface of soot, you must use personal protective equipment. You will need:
- glasses;
- bathrobe;
- a hat, such as a cap or scarf;
- respirator (you can replace it with a regular gauze bandage);
- latex gloves.
How to wash soot after a fire?
The first thing to do is sweep the soot with a dry, hard brush onto an oilcloth or newspaper. After this, you should use a sponge soaked in a special chemical composition. You can buy it at a hardware store. Use this sponge to thoroughly clean the surface. The next step is wet cleaning with detergents that can dissolve fat. Perfect for washing dishes or toilets. Please note: in no case should you rub the product that you apply to a contaminated surface! Rinse it off with sharp movements so as not to smear the burn.
We wash off the ceiling
It's a little harder to work with soot on the ceiling. The fact is that ceiling coverings can be different, and therefore, general cleaning methods may not be suitable for a particular surface. The easiest way to remove soot on a glass ceiling. To do this, just apply a liquid suitable for washing windows on it, gently wipe it with a crumpled newspaper, and then use a soft, dry cloth. There will be no problems with the laminate: just moisten the sponge in purified alcohol or gasoline and remove the soot. Carbon can be removed from ceramic tiles with high-quality dishwashing detergents or with those designed to clean ceramic tiles.
A little more difficult to work with a wooden ceiling. How to wash soot from such a coating? A proven grandfather way will do: rub the ceiling with river sand or red brick. The most difficult coating to clean will be a water based paint or whitewash. Small stains can be removed with salt, but if the entire ceiling is smoky, only a new painting will save. But first, soot still needs to be removed, because the paint does not fall on it. How to do it? Thoroughly clean the surface with a dry brush and then wipe with medical alcohol. In the event that the fire was large, you should invite professionals: cleaning service specialists have professional cleaning products that are extremely difficult to find in an ordinary store.
Wash soot in the bath
Many owners are wondering about how to wash the soot in the bath with their own hands. Experts say: there are two methods of cleaning - using mechanical devices and using various chemical compositions. Let's consider both methods in more detail.
Mechanical cleaning
Is it possible to safely remove soot from ceiling, floor and wall surfaces? Of course yes! To do this, you need a scraper with a sharp base or the most ordinary spatula. Using these items, you can dry clean any surface from contamination. True, this will require a lot of free time and physical strength. By the way, it is easiest to prevent serious pollution: for this, after completing each furnace of the sauna stove, you need to take a soft brush, which is designed for wood, and clean the floor and walls of the bathhouse. Another mechanical method is the use of a grinder, the circle of the petal type of which has a diameter of up to 12 cm and a grain size of 35 units. Of course, a large amount of dust will appear as a result of the work, but it can be quickly and easily removed with a clean rag and soap solution.
Dry cleaning
How to wash soot in the bath on the walls, floor and ceiling? Liquid chemical compounds that can be purchased at hardware stores are great. They should be applied to the surface, observing the rules specified in the instructions, and after a certain period of time washed off - already with the contaminants. Most highly concentrated chemical preparations contain alkaline components that quickly remove soot without damaging the structure of the tree. But powders and abrasive cleaners should be discarded, because they are absolutely not suitable for cleaning wooden surfaces. Replace them with neutral gels with a degreasing effect.
Wondering how to wash soot on a wall or ceiling? Use chemical sponges that are saturated with deep penetration substances. They will easily remove the smallest particles of soot that have penetrated the structure of the tree. The principle of operation is quite simple: it is necessary to clean the surface with a quick movement from top to bottom. Please note: these sponges clog very quickly and become unsuitable for use, and therefore, in order to perform all the work efficiently, you need to take care of a sufficient amount of this material. The final stage is washing surfaces with clean water. After that, you can wipe the ceiling, walls or floor with a soft rag. You can use any product on a degreasing basis. Useful advice: in order to clean the floor and walls as quickly as possible, you can use a mop with a telescopic handle.
We clean the heating equipment
Often soot particles settle on the sauna stove and on those objects that surround it. What to do in this case? First, determine what material the stove or boiler is made of. Indeed, the methods of cleaning soot from different surfaces are significantly different! We suggest talking about how to wash soot from bricks and metal structures.
Metal
Cleaning metal structures is a fairly simple procedure: you will need a clean, damp sponge and soapy solution. If the soot layer is too dense, you can use fine river sand. True, it must be borne in mind that abrasive materials perfectly clean the metal, but at the same time contribute to the appearance of corrosion and can destroy it. For this reason, experts recommend using abrasives only if no other cleaning method is suitable. After this, all damaged surfaces must be painted. Neutral chemical compositions and washes are much more suitable, because they will not only clean the metal surface, but also will not damage it. Among folk methods, it is possible to note the purification of metal with the help of water in which citric acid, or Coca-Cola, is diluted.
Brick
How to wash soot from a brick oven in a bath? One of the most effective methods is to use a simple detergent and sponge. It is necessary to take a detergent, dilute it with water and beat so that a thick foam forms. The treated surface should be left for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with water. Another great way is to use vinegar essence. You will need tap water and table vinegar. For one glass of vinegar, you need to take two glasses of water. Do not forget to use gloves! Put the mortar on the brick, leave for 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. How to wash soot if it penetrated into the brick pores deep enough? Vinegar can not be diluted with water, but simply applied to the masonry. After the cleaning procedure is complete, use a soft brush and rinse the oven with clean water.