Visible soot disappears with the right cleaning. The chemical markers of combustion do not.
Many PAHs are carcinogenic, and fine combustion particulate lodges deep in the lungs. After a fire - even a neighboring or wildfire event - these residues settle into HVAC systems, walls, and soft furnishings and persist long after the smell fades.
Documentation matters for insurance claims and remediation verification: proving residue is gone (or still present) is the difference between a closed claim and an ongoing health hazard.
Wipe a measured surface area with the provided pads and/or deploy the air cassette in the affected room, following the included instructions. Seal and return.
GC-MS quantifies PAHs and combustion VOCs, HPLC measures aldehydes, and microscopy confirms soot/char particulates - together documenting whether combustion byproducts remain after cleaning.
Independently operated, with no ties to filter or remediation companies. Every sample is analyzed by an accredited partner laboratory under EPA-referenced methods, with a documented chain of custody — and your data is yours.
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For informational & screening purposes. Not a medical diagnosis.