Fire restoration jobs bring the toughest cleaning challenge in the industry: baked-on soot and smoke residue clinging to walls, ceilings, cabinets, appliances, and contents throughout a structure. Atomic Fire & Soot Cleaner (5-gallon pail) is a solvent-free, botanical degreaser formulated to break down soot and grease at the source with minimal scrubbing, giving restoration crews a safer alternative to harsh solvent-based degreasers on smoke-damaged jobs.
Built For
- Fire and smoke damage restoration contractors cleaning walls, ceilings, cabinets, and contents
- Restoration crews needing a solvent-free option for occupied or sensitive job sites
- Cleaning teams tackling heavy grease and soot buildup on metal, tile, and appliance surfaces
- Anyone restoring fire-damaged wood, cupboards, and hard surfaces without harsh chemical odor
Because it is solvent-free with no VOCs, fragrances, dyes, petrochemicals, phosphates, EDTA, or NTA, it can be used on occupied properties without the strong chemical smell that comes with traditional degreasers. Restoration professionals note that the type of fire matters for cleanup approach — high-oxygen fires tend to leave dry, sponge-cleanable soot, while low-oxygen fires leave oily residue that responds better to a wet, high-performance degreaser like this one. Dilution is adjusted to the severity of the soot: light soot calls for 2 to 4 oz per gallon of water, while heavy or slimy soot and grease need up to 16 oz per gallon.
Specifications
| Product Code | 1659-0604 |
| Container Size | 5-gallon pail |
| Formula | Solvent-free botanical degreaser |
| VOC Content | None |
| Light Soot Dilution | 2 to 4 oz per gallon |
| Heavy Soot/Grease Dilution | Up to 16 oz per gallon |
| Surfaces | Walls, floors, ceilings, cupboards, appliances, wood, metal, tile |
Frequently Asked Questions
What surfaces can I use this cleaner on?
It is formulated for fire- and smoke-damaged surfaces including walls, floors, ceilings, cupboards, appliances, wood, metal, and tile.
How do I dilute it for different levels of soot?
Use 2 to 4 oz per gallon of water for light soot. For heavy or slimy soot and grease, increase the dilution up to 16 oz per gallon, adjusting for severity.
Is this safe to use on occupied job sites?
Yes. It is solvent-free with no VOCs, fragrances, dyes, petrochemicals, phosphates, EDTA, or NTA, making it a lower-odor option for occupied or sensitive properties compared to traditional solvent-based degreasers.
Should I use water-based cleaning on all soot residue?
Not always. High-oxygen fires often leave dry soot that responds better to a dry sponge, while low-oxygen fires leave oily residue that a wet degreaser like this one handles well. Water should generally be avoided on porous materials like unsealed wood, electronics, and drywall.
Does this cleaner remove grease as well as soot?
Yes, it is formulated as a degreaser as well as a soot cleaner, breaking down oily and greasy residue at the surface level with minimal agitation.
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