WHY CHOOSE SOOTSOAP?
SOOTSOAP was started from scratch - in 2017, there were no products available that were effective at removing contaminants, or even the odours, associated with firefighting, nor was there any education on the risks of exposure. SOOTSOAP was lab-developed for our own firefamily and yours, to reduce the risk of exposure, and we're incredibly proud of what we've created and the legacy we've inspired.
But times have changed in the past number of years, and we know there are now options for your personal decontamination needs. So why choose SOOTSOAP today?
WE HAVE A DUTY OF CARE
Decon is no joke, and neither is our responsibility.
We now know the risks. We know that unavoidable exposure to contaminants significantly increases the risk of cancer diagnoses - and death - for firefighters and their families, along with an elevated risk of other illnesses. We also know that effective solutions exist to remediate this risk. And we can’t go back.
With this knowledge comes a legal and moral duty of care - a responsibility to provide firefighters with the proper tools and protective equipment to reduce these known risks.
Firefighters protect the public and in return, the law - and morality - demands that their health and safety must also be protected. Yet, too often this obligation is ignored. It’s time to take responsibility and ensure that those who risk their lives for our communities receive the protection they are entitled to, and undeniably deserve, and personal decontamination is a crucial part of the decon process. SOOTSOAP meets the need for personal decon.
PROVEN MORE EFFECTIVE
SOOTSOAP is the most effective personal decon product tested - proven to remove more contaminants.
North Carolina State University completed research that compared the four top decontamination products for their ability to remove polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). SOOTSOAP removed 88% overall and was especially effective at eliminating high molecular weight (HMW) PAHs - the most stubborn and toxic compounds. While water alone removed just 10-14%, SOOTSOAP removed 81%+ - far more than any other personal decon product tested. You can read more about that research HERE in our summary pamphlet.
Not all research is created equal. This was an independent, third party study by a respected institution with clearly outlined methodology. Always evaluate research claims carefully - many products cite studies that lack transparency or independent, unbiased verification.
WE DON'T RELY ON CHARCOAL ALONE
Our most visible key ingredient is Binchotan Charcoal, an ultra-pure ‘white’ charcoal’ from Japan’s Kishu region. This charcoal is the hardest, and purest form of charcoal available, with a large surface area and incredibly porous microstructure that maximizes toxicant adsorption. Produced the same way for centuries. Binchotan-saturated SOOTSOAP ensures consistent, reliable quality with every use.
But we don’t rely on charcoal alone.
SOOTSOAP features a powerful blend of decontaminating, deodorizing and antioxidant-rich ingredients that we call the ‘Detox Trifecta’ - proven to remove free radicals while protecting and healing skin and hair without clogging pores.
OUR MANDATE IS TO REMOVE TOXINS, NOT ADD TO THEM.
SOOTSOAP is all natural and CertClean Certified, free from ingredients that can disrupt hormonal, reproductive and or neurological systems, and those that can wreak havoc on allergies, or cause serious synergistic effects when combined with toxicant exposure. We never use artificial fragrances - every ingredient has a function, and is pharmaceutical grade. We are designed to be safe and healing on dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and scarring.
Made in a Health Canada and FDA-Certified facility in British Columbia, Canada, our products undergo strict regulatory checks and are fully registered. Third party lab testing is completed with each and every run, ensuring safety, purity and consistency in every bottle, and every shower.
GO AHEAD - GIVE US A TRY.
The best way to tell we work is to give us a go. Reach out to the SOOTSOAP team at info@sootsoap.ca to get set up with a trial, for contacts at Departments who have already gone through extensive trials and procedure overhauls, to nerd out on research and learn more about the SOOTSOAP difference, or just to chat. We're real people, fully transparent and here to help. Give us a shout.
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