Try something strong but simple first. Vinegar work well with all kinds of stuff.
good luck
To clean soot thermal tracking off ceilings, mix warm water with a mild dish soap. Use a soft sponge or cloth to gently scrub the affected area in a circular motion. Rinse the area with clean water and dry it thoroughly. Avoid using abrasive materials or harsh chemicals that could damage the ceiling.
You can not clean them in a conventional manner. You could vacuum or sweep cobwebs and such off them but putting water on them causes the material to get soft and come off if rubbed or scraped. Sprayed ceilings can be painted over using a roller. Many people have an aversion to the look of sprayed ceilings and want to remove the spray to get a smooth ceiling. This can be accomplished if the ceiing has not been painted. Wetting the ceiling with a garden sprayer and scraping the material off is a very messy process. If you choose to do this put plastic on the walls and floors. The ceiling will need additional float work with sheetrock joint compound and sanding.
To clean soot off wallpaper, start by using a dry sponge or cloth to gently wipe away any loose soot particles. Then, mix mild dish soap with warm water and use a soft sponge to dab and clean the affected area. Avoid rubbing too hard to prevent damaging the wallpaper.
use a Mr. Clean magic eraser. that will get anything off.
Get a ladder, get a [wet, soapy] scrubby, and scrub really hard.
I have a lot of fire water damage from an incident last year in my basement. What are some good solutions for cleaning soot off of tools?
You have to use Karamja rum on silk and use the silk on the whip and it should clean off.
To remove candle soot from clothes, gently brush off any loose particles. Place a clean white cloth underneath the soiled area and dab with a mixture of mild dish soap and warm water. Blot until the stain is lifted, then launder as usual. Avoid rubbing the stain to prevent it from spreading.
mixture of water and household bleach
i would start by wiping off excess, than an all purpose cleaner till clean you might have to repaint
The best way to clean walls is using TSP. Follow the package directions for how to use it.
The walls of the cave were covered with the soot of fires. He scrapped the soot off the chimney and used it to make a crude ink.