Provided are a composition for removing soot to detect a fingerprint, which can not only minimize damage of the fingerprint but also easily detect the finger print at an arson site, and a preparation method thereof. The present invention can effectively remove soot at the fire or the arson site and can minimize damage of the fingerprint of a criminal. Accordingly, the fingerprint can be detected by removing soot using a simple and quick method at the fire or the arson site.COPYRIGHT KIPO 2014본 발명은 방화현장에서 지문의 훼손을 최소화할 뿐만 아니라 용이하게 지문을 검출할 수 있는, 지문 검출을 위한 그을음 제거용 조성물 및 이의 제조방법을 제공한다.