smoke marks
Fire's dark traces
Smoke marks are dark stains or discoloration left on surfaces by smoke exposure.
They commonly appear on walls, ceilings, and objects after fires or near candles, fireplaces, and stoves.
The marks result from soot particles depositing on surfaces: The smoke marks above the fireplace needed repainting.
Removing smoke marks often requires specialized cleaning.
- sootCarbon from incomplete burning
- charringBurning surface black
- scorchBurn superficially
- residueMatter left behind
- blackenedDarkened by burning
black soot · ash · stains · burn · fire damage · discoloration · chimney · chimney sweep · fireplace · wood stove · candle · wick · ceiling · walls · creosote · carbon buildup · tarnish · smudge
smoke markswater damage
Destruction from liquid intrusion
water stains · flood damage · rust stains · sun bleaching · frost damage
smoke marksunblemished
Free from any defect
spotless · unmarked · immaculate · untouched · restored
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