Efficient Fire Damage Restoration with the Tornado ACS Cleaning Machine

🔥After a fire, thorough and professional fire damage restoration is essential – especially when it comes to removing soot and smoke residues from walls, ceilings, and surfaces. Traditional methods such as pressure washing or dry ice blasting often fall short and can damage building materials while harming the environment.

The innovative Tornado ACS cleaning machine offers an effective and eco-friendly solution for soot removal after fire damage – completely free of aggressive chemicals or water. Thanks to its closed-loop cleaning system, all loosened particles and contaminants remain safely contained within the machine, preventing dust and toxins from entering the indoor air.

💨 HEPA Filtration for Maximum Air Quality During Fire Damage Restoration

Since 2018, the Tornado ACS has been optionally available with a custom-developed HEPA filter, designed specifically for post-fire applications. It ensures even higher cleaning performance by capturing fine particles and harmful dust – ideal for use in sensitive indoor environments after a fire.

✅ Your Advantages with Fire Damage Restoration Using Tornado ACS:

- Highly effective soot removal with no surface damage
- Closed system – no fine dust or air contamination
- No chemicals, no water – environmentally friendly and material-safe
- Optional HEPA filter for added safety and cleanliness
- Perfect for cleaning interior walls, ceilings, floors, and delicate surfaces

Trust systeco and the Tornado ACS cleaning system for a sustainable, safe, and efficient fire damage restoration – from residential properties to commercial buildings.

Frequent questions about fire remediation

What is fire restoration?

Efficient Soot Removal in Fire Damage Restoration – Vacuum Blasting as a Clean Solution

Once the fire is extinguished, the real work begins: fire damage restoration. For professional restoration companies, it’s essential to apply the right techniques in a structured, material-friendly way. Especially on surfaces that are heavily soiled with soot but not fully destroyed, the question arises: what is the most effective and safe cleaning method?

Vacuum blasting – also known as negative pressure blasting – has proven to be one of the most efficient and cleanest solutions for soot removal. Operating in a closed-loop system, this method captures dust and contaminants directly at the source. This not only accelerates the cleaning process but also reduces exposure risks for personnel and the surrounding environment.

For fire damage professionals, vacuum blasting offers a fast, thorough, and safe method to restore contaminated surfaces – without aggressive chemicals or high dust levels.

Who pays the fire remediation costs?

Insurance Coverage in Fire Damage Restoration – What Insurers Will Pay For

For professional fire damage restoration companies, understanding insurance processes is essential. In most cases, building insurance (often referred to as homeowners insurance) covers the costs of fire damage restoration, especially when structural damage is caused by fire or extinguishing water.

If third parties are affected by the fire – such as neighbors or adjacent properties – the responsible party’s personal liability insurance typically covers the damage beyond their own building.

Close Collaboration with Loss Adjusters and Insurers

A smooth restoration process requires close coordination with insurance adjusters, claims managers, and relevant contacts within the insurance company. Experienced fire restoration professionals not only provide the necessary technical expertise, but also often handle communication with insurers, ensure proper damage documentation, and assist in expediting claim approvals.

This service-oriented approach not only accelerates the restoration timeline but also builds trust with property owners and insurance providers – offering a clear competitive advantage in the fire restoration industry.

Why use vacuum blasting for the fire remediation?

Vacuum Blasting – Clean and Safe Soot Removal in Fire Damage Restoration

Vacuum blasting, also known as negative pressure blasting, is a highly efficient and safe method used in professional fire damage restoration. Its major advantage lies in the closed-circuit system, which immediately captures fine soot and dust particles during the cleaning process – preventing them from entering the indoor air.

Designed specifically for post-fire applications, the system is equipped with a HEPA H13 Filter, capable of capturing up to 99.9% of removed particles. This ensures not only deep and residue-free cleaning, but also optimal health protection for staff and occupants, particularly in sensitive indoor environments.

For restoration professionals, vacuum blasting offers a technically advanced and eco-friendly solution for the effective, low-dust removal of fire residues from a wide range of surfaces – including delicate or historically significant materials.

Key benefits:
- Closed-loop operation prevents airborne contamination
- Equipped with HEPA H13 Filter for high filtration efficiency
- Safe for use on sensitive surfaces
- Environmentally friendly and health-conscious
- Ideal for professional fire restoration projects

Choose vacuum blasting technology for clean, safe, and compliant soot removal – engineered for the demands of modern fire damage restoration.

Environmentally friendly fire damage restoration in a house in Riga

Efficient Soot Removal with Vacuum Blasting Technology – Tornado ACS for Fire Damage Restoration

After a fire, thorough and material-friendly cleaning is essential—especially when stubborn soot deposits heavily soil walls, floors, or furniture. With systeco’s innovative vacuum blasting technology, soot can be reliably removed without generating additional dust. The closed-loop system ensures no dust is stirred up, making it ideal for indoor applications.

The powerful Tornado ACS cleaning machine delivers a coverage rate of approximately 2–5 m²/hour and is specially designed to meet the demands of fire damage restoration. It uses fine abrasives such as SG 150 blasting glass or AS 180 Asilit, ensuring optimal cleaning results on various surfaces—even on delicate materials.

Rely on our proven technology for soot removal after fire damage—efficient, clean, and absolutely dependable.

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eco-friendly fire damage restoration
fire damage on natural stone
the natural stone looks like new again.

Fire damage restoration in Bremen without Water and without Chemicals

Eco-Friendly Fire Damage Restoration with the Tornado ACS Cleaning Machine

Efficient Soot Removal Without High Pressure or Protective Gear

The Tornado ACS cleaning machine enables clean, straightforward, and health-conscious fire damage restoration—completely without the use of high-pressure cleaners or sandblasting. Thanks to its closed-loop system, no protective clothing is required, allowing for effective and safe cleaning even in sensitive indoor areas.

An Alternative to High-Pressure Cleaning and Sandblasting

Unlike conventional cleaning methods, the Tornado ACS produces no wastewater or dust clouds, making it the ideal solution for fire damage restoration in residential and commercial spaces. Especially for soot deposits on delicate surfaces, the technology delivers gentle yet thorough cleaning.

Practical Example: Cleaning Latex Walls and Tile Grout

A common scenario: attempts to clean a latex wall with water were unsuccessful. Using the Tornado ACS, however, the residues were easily removed. Tile grout in bathrooms and kitchens, often heavily soiled with soot, can also be quickly and thoroughly cleaned with the appropriate blasting media.

Sustainable, Dust-Free, and Chemical-Free Cleaning

The Tornado ACS cleaning machine operates without water, chemicals, or dust emissions—providing a fully eco-friendly solution for fire damage restoration. With a cleaning capacity of approximately 2–5 m² per hour, it offers professional results combined with high occupational safety.The Tornado ACS cleaning machine enables hassle-free and clean fire damage restoration. Unlike high-pressure cleaners or sandblasting, it allows work without protective clothing. The Tornado ACS is the environmentally friendly alternative in fire damage remediation.Initial attempts to wash a latex wall failed to achieve the desired result. Tile grout in bathrooms and kitchens can also be cleaned quickly after fire damage.

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Fire damage restoration in a basement in Bielefeld

In a basement in Bielefeld fire damage must be eliminated. Walls, ceiling and floor are covered with soot. This soot must be removed completely before painting the surface. How can you do that without high pressure, water and chemicals?

In that case, only the vacuum blast method of systeco can help. With the cleaning machine, Tornado ACS surfaces can be cleaned without polluting the environment. Due to the closed cycle, neither granulate nor soot can get to the outside.

The cleaning process with the machine is learned in just a few minutes. An employee of the company Kurz Um-Meisterbetriebe e.V.  can immediately start with the soot removal after a short introduction. Moreover, the operation is very easy and so special protective clothing is not required.

The Tornado ACS is the ideal alternative to a pressure washer or dry ice blasting. That way, eco-friendly work in- and outside is possible.

In the following Video you can see clearly, how fast soot can be removed with the cleaning machine Tornado ACS.

You can work on walls, ceilings or floors with the cleaning equipment. Through various adapters corners, pipes and pillars can be reached.

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also the ceiling is clean again
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fire damage in a bakery

Fire damage restoration in a bakery

After a fire in a large bakery in Austria the ceiling of the production hall had to be cleaned during open business hours. In this challenge, only cleaning machine Tornado ACS with its unbeatable vacuum blast method met the requirements.

Two machines were used, that were each on a man lift. Throughout the fire damage restoration, production had not been interrupted.

The vacuum blast technology of systeco is applicable in many areas and not only suitable for fire damage restoration.

From graffiti removal to photo engraving, there are a dozen of different application possibilities.
Have a look on our website. You will discover many interesting possibilities for the use of the Tornado ACS.

Environmentally friendly restoration after fire damage

🔥 Eco-Friendly Fire Damage Restoration with systeco’s Patented Vacuum Blasting Technology

Restoring properties after a fire often presents significant challenges for homeowners, businesses, and restoration companies—especially when it comes to environmentally friendly, effective, and safe cleaning methods. Traditional techniques such as high-pressure cleaning, water blasting, or the use of chemicals may offer short-term results but frequently come with high environmental impact and pose health risks for residents and restoration workers.

🌱 The Solution: Patented Vacuum Blasting Technology with Tornado ACS

systeco’s innovative Tornado ACS cleaning machine offers an efficient, sustainable, and chemical-free alternative. The vacuum blasting technology operates without water, pressure, or aggressive cleaning agents. Instead, a specialized blasting medium is applied under vacuum to the affected surfaces, gently removing soot, fire residues, and other contaminants—without damaging the structure or material. It is safe to use even on delicate surfaces like wood, plastic, or natural stone.

♻️ Eco-Friendly, Residue-Free, and Efficient

Since the vacuum blasting process uses no liquids or chemicals, it produces no waste requiring disposal. This makes fire damage restoration with the Tornado ACS not only environmentally friendly but also significantly faster and more cost-effective than conventional methods. The enclosed cleaning system also prevents fine dust and harmful substances from entering the indoor air—an important contribution to protecting the health of everyone involved.

✅ Advantages of systeco’s Vacuum Blasting Technology:

- Chemical-free and waterless cleaning – sustainable and eco-conscious
- No residues – no wastewater, no disposal costs
- Gentle application – ideal for sensitive materials
- Enclosed system – no contamination of indoor air
- Fast, clean, and safe fire damage restoration

🔧 Conclusion: Sustainable Technology for Modern Restoration Needs

With the Tornado ACS cleaning machine and its proven vacuum blasting technology, systeco offers a future-ready solution for the eco-friendly restoration of fire damage. Whether for residential or commercial applications, this method combines high cleaning performance with environmental responsibility and actively contributes to reducing health and environmental risks.