1 pack: 5L concentrate (up to 105L made up) + 1L ready-to-use spray
Fire damage cleaner that lifts soot instead of smearing it.
Wiped the wall and turned a grey film into black streaks? Soot-Clear is a fire damage cleaner and soot remover made for exactly that residue. A slightly alkaline blend of surfactants and citrus extracts that breaks down the carbon left by a fire and leaves a clean surface behind.
- 1 × 5L Soot-Clear concentrate
- 1 × 1L Soot-Clear ready-to-use spray: pre-diluted, start straight away
- Dilute 1:20 for general use: up to 105 litres made up
- Mix it stronger for heavy soot
- Free UK delivery: order by 3pm Mon–Fri, dispatched same day
1 pack: 5L concentrate (up to 105L made up) + 1L ready-to-use spray
Or keep reading. Two minutes, and you'll know whether this is a job you can do yourself.
5L concentrate
1L trigger sprayImages are illustrative.
If you've typed any of these into Google
- "What removes soot?"
- "How to clean soot off walls"
- "Cleaning soot after a house fire"
- "Best cleaner for soot removal"
- "Can smoke damage be cleaned?"
- "Smoke damage cleaning cost UK"
Real UK search phrases. Every one is answered on this page.
What smoke damage cleaning usually costs
For a small fire that was put out quickly, most of the cost is labour: someone washing every wall, ceiling and door.
- Professional smoke damage cleaning, typical UK range£152–761 + VAT
- Fire restoration hourly rate£50–70 an hour
- Soot-Clear 5L concentrate + 1L spray, up to 105L made up£69.99
Smoke damage cleaning cost and hourly rate from Checkatrade's fire damage cleaning price guide (average smoke damage cleaning £457 + VAT), checked 13 November 2026. Big fires, insurance claims and anything structural should go to a professional; see "Where it works" below.
Why soot smears, and how Soot-Clear lifts it
Soot isn't dust. It's very fine carbon particles stuck together with an oily, tarry film from whatever burned: plastics, foam, cooking fat, wood. Water slides over that film. Most household cleaners can't get under it either, so the cloth just drags the carbon across the surface and pushes it into the paint.
Soot-Clear works on both parts. Its surfactants wet the surface and get underneath the particles, wrapping them so they lift into the solution instead of being rubbed in. The citrus extracts cut the oily, tarry part that holds them on. And because it's slightly alkaline, it breaks down the greasy, acidic residue that smoke leaves on walls, ceilings and kitchen surfaces.
Dry first, then wet. Loose, dry soot should come off before any liquid touches it, with a vacuum fitted with a fine filter or a dry soot sponge. Wet loose soot and you've made ink. Soot-Clear then deals with the film that's left.
Where it works, and where it won't
We'd rather tell you now than sell you a pack for a job it can't do.
- Soot and smoke film on painted walls and ceilings
- Doors, skirting, woodwork, UPVC and window frames
- Brick, stone, tiles, glass, metal and plastics
- Kitchen units and worktops after a pan or appliance fire
- Candle soot, stove and chimney puff-back marks
- Commercial and industrial hard surfaces after a fire
- Charred, blistered or burnt-through materials: they need replacing
- Carpets, curtains and upholstery: not what it's made for
- Wallpaper: water marks it
- Deep smoke odour in the structure or soft furnishings
- Inside electrical items: have them checked, don't wash them
Before you buy any soot remover
Whatever you use, it should tick all four.
- Lifts the oily film, not just the dustSoot is carbon bound in grease. A cleaner that can't cut the grease will only smear it.
- Isn't harsh enough to strip the surfaceCaustic degreasers can dull paint and attack some surfaces. Slightly alkaline is enough.
- Comes as a concentrateA fire clean-up uses a lot of solution. Buying it ready-mixed by the litre gets expensive fast.
- Made by people you can phoneA manufacturer with a factory address and a number, not an anonymous listing.
How to use Soot-Clear: four steps
Work top to bottom: ceiling first, then walls, then woodwork. Gloves, eye protection and a suitable dust mask on before you disturb any soot.
Get the dry soot off
Vacuum loose soot with a fine-filter vacuum, or wipe it with a dry soot sponge in one direction. No water yet.
Before any liquidMix it, or grab the spray
The 1L spray is pre-diluted, so it's ready to go. For bigger areas, mix the 5L concentrate 1:20: 50ml to 1 litre of water, or 250ml to 5 litres for a bucket. Mix it stronger for heavy soot.
A minuteApply and wipe
Spray or sponge it on a small section at a time, give it a moment to work, then wipe with a clean cloth or sponge. Turn and rinse the cloth often so you're not putting soot back.
Section by sectionRinse and dry
Wipe over with clean water and let it dry. If there's still a shadow, go again or use a stronger mix on that patch.
Once it's clean
Dilution helper
Enter how much water you're using.
For heavy soot, use more concentrate as directed on the label.
Everything for the clean-up, in one box
A concentrate for the buckets, a sprayer for the ceilings and fiddly bits.
Soot-Clear concentrate, 5L
Surfactants and citrus extracts, slightly alkaline. For walls, ceilings, woodwork and hard surfaces.
Soot-Clear ready-to-use spray, 1L
No mixing. Start on ceilings, frames and fireplace surrounds the minute the box arrives, and refill it from the 5L at 1:20.
Free delivery
Order by 3pm Monday to Friday and it's dispatched the same day from our Glasgow unit.
Instructions from the people who make it
Dry-first method, dilution rates and what not to wash. Call us if you're not sure: 0141 459 0168.
What's in the pack, and what it costs
Soot-Clear 5L + 1L Spray
- Soot-Clear fire damage cleaner, 5L concentrateIncluded
- Soot-Clear ready-to-use spray, 1L (pre-diluted)Included
- DeliveryFree
Up to 105 litres of working solution at 1:20: about 67p a litre made up.
1 pack: 5L concentrate (up to 105L made up) + 1L ready-to-use spray
Fire damage cleaner vs the alternatives
Three ways to deal with soot after a small fire.
| Household cleaner | Restoration company | Soot-Clear | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made for soot? | No: tends to smear the oily film | Yes | Yes |
| Cost | Low, but you may need several products | £152–761 + VAT for smoke damage cleaning | £69.99, up to 105L made up |
| Who does the work | You | Them | You or your own team |
| When you can start | Now | When they can book you in | Dispatched same day if ordered by 3pm |
| Best for | Light marks | Big fires, insurance jobs, structural damage | Small to moderate fires, candle and stove soot, trade clean-ups |
| Made by | Various brands | n/a | Mifica, East Kilbride |
Restoration company cost is Checkatrade's UK smoke damage cleaning range, checked 13 November 2026. Actual quotes depend on the size of the job and where you live.
Order today. Cleaning by the weekend.
- Today
Order by 3pm Monday to Friday. Packed and dispatched from our Glasgow unit.
- Delivery day
Your Soot-Clear arrives by courier, free.
- First hour
Ventilate, get your gloves and mask on, vacuum the loose soot.
- Day one
Mix 1:20, ceilings first, then walls, then woodwork. Rinse as you go.
- Day two
Go back over any shadows with a stronger mix.
- After
Clean surfaces, ready to live with or repaint.
Where to use it
For soot and smoke residue on hard surfaces in homes, rented property, offices, shops, workshops and industrial units.
Cleaning a whole property, or doing restoration work for clients? Order the quantity you need above, or call 0141 459 0168 for trade quantities.
What's in Soot-Clear
Formulated by our own chemists, made and filled in East Kilbride, and batch-tested before it leaves.
- FormulaBlend of surfactants and citrus extracts
- pHSlightly alkaline
- Form5L concentrate · 1L pre-diluted spray
- Dilution5L: 1:20 general use, stronger for heavy soot · 1L: ready to use
- Pack5L concentrate + 1L ready-to-use spray
- MakesUp to 105 litres at 1:20
- SurfacesWashable hard surfaces
- Clean-upRinse with water
Wear gloves and eye protection. Soot is a fine particulate, so wear a suitable dust mask when vacuuming or disturbing it, and ventilate the room. Keep out of reach of children. Read the label and safety data sheet before use.
Fire damage cleaner questions, answered
What removes soot from walls?
Vacuum or dry-sponge the loose soot first, then wash with a cleaner that can cut the oily film soot is bound in. Soot-Clear does that with surfactants and citrus extracts. Rinse with clean water afterwards.
Why does soot smear when I wipe it?
Because soot is carbon held in an oily film, and water or ordinary cleaners can't get under it. The cloth drags it across the surface. Take the dry soot off first, then use a cleaner made to lift it.
How do I dilute Soot-Clear?
Only the 5L needs diluting: 1:20 for general use, so 50ml to 1 litre of water or 250ml to 5 litres. Use a stronger mix for heavy soot.
Do I need to dilute the 1L spray?
No. The 1L is pre-diluted and ready to use straight from the bottle. When it runs out, refill it with the 5L concentrate mixed 1:20.
How much does one pack make?
At 1:20, the 5L concentrate makes up to 105 litres of working solution. You use more concentrate on heavily sooted areas, so it makes less if you're working at a stronger mix.
Can I use it on ceilings?
Yes. Work ceilings first so drips land on surfaces you haven't cleaned yet. The spray bottle makes ceilings easier than a bucket.
Will it damage paint?
It's slightly alkaline, not caustic, and it's made for painted walls and ceilings. Flat matt emulsion can mark or burnish when washed, whatever you use, so test a small hidden patch first.
Does it get rid of the smoke smell?
Much of the smell sits in the residue on surfaces, so cleaning it off helps. But smoke odour that's got into soft furnishings, insulation or the structure needs professional deodorising, such as ozone or thermal fogging.
Can I use it on carpets or sofas?
It isn't made for soft furnishings. Use a carpet and upholstery cleaner, or a professional, for those.
Should I clean up before my insurer has seen it?
Check with them first. Many insurers want to see the damage, and some will arrange the clean-up. Don't let us cost you a claim.
Is soot dangerous to clean?
It's a fine particulate that you shouldn't breathe in. Wear gloves, eye protection and a suitable dust mask, ventilate the room, and leave big fires and anything structurally unsafe to professionals.
Can I buy more than one pack?
Yes. Use the quantity selector on any buy button. For whole properties or restoration contracts, call 0141 459 0168 for trade quantities.
When will it arrive?
Order by 3pm Monday to Friday and it's dispatched the same day from our Glasgow unit by courier. Delivery is free.
Made in East Kilbride by the people who formulate it
Soot-Clear is made by Mifica, a UK chemical manufacturer. We formulate and produce cleaning and surface-care chemicals, coatings and garden products at our own plant, and have done since 2017. We sell direct through mifica.com, Amazon, eBay and TikTok Shop.
Soot-Clear is formulated in-house, batch-tested, filled and dispatched from our own site. If you've got a question about your job, you can phone the people who made it.
Mifica Products is a trading name of Natures Merchant Ltd, company no. SC571495 · Manufacturing & dispatch: Units 1–5 South Cathkin Farm, Glasgow G73 5RG · 0141 459 0168
Restoration firms, cleaning contractors, landlords, facilities teams
We already supply Soot-Clear to fire remediation companies. Trade quantities direct from the manufacturer. Call 0141 459 0168 or see trade accounts.
Dry soot off. Soot-Clear on. Clean surface.
1 × 5L Soot-Clear concentrate · 1 × 1L ready-to-use spray · up to 105 litres made up at 1:20 · about 67p a litre · made in East Kilbride · free delivery.
1 pack: 5L concentrate (up to 105L made up) + 1L ready-to-use spray
