Smoke doesn’t always leave a visible trace. Tiny particles can hide inside HVAC systems. When the air kicks back on, those particles start moving again. People breathe them in without ever knowing they’re there. They can’t see it. They can’t smell it. But it’s still affecting the space.

I use gentle, chemical-free technology to clean the air and remove what the fire left behind. The process is safe enough for families to stay home. It’s safe enough for staff to keep working.

One family had a small kitchen fire. Everything looked fine once it was cleaned up. But their toddler kept coughing. I tested the air and found smoke particles inside the HVAC system. We treated it. The air was clean again. The coughing stopped. What looked like a small fire had left something behind that needed attention.

A great referral is a preschool. A daycare that had a smoky incident is another. Maybe it was a toaster mishap. Maybe it was an outlet that sparked. Even without flames, the air still needs to be checked.

School leaders often go by what they can see. Facility managers do the same. If it looks clean, they assume it’s safe. I help check the air. I help clean it up when it’s not.

They want to know the space is safe. They want peace of mind for the people who spend time there. Especially the little ones.

You can ask, “Has anyone made sure the air is actually safe to breathe now?”

I’m Lacy Loyd, disaster recovery expert.