Yes. The large root systems become buoyant as they die and gasses build in them and they will float up, bringing muck with them. This can create tussocks and can be very large and hard to remove.
Try toothpaste, which works really well for soot and scorch marks. Put a thin coat of toothpaste across the scorch, leave for 10 - 20 minutes, then clean off with...
Make sure the hook is going all the way down. Some clasps will only close completely in one direction. In other words, take out the hook, turn it 180 and...
Avoid wearing a t-shirt or something too casual for a top. A button-down top or a polo shirt might be good. Also, try to stick to more classic styles: nothing...
