What this covers
Fabric holds smoke, water stains and odor longer than almost anything else in the home. Textile restoration collects clothing, linens, rugs, drapes and upholstery, inventories each item, cleans it with processes matched to the fabric and the contamination, removes the odor, and returns it packed and labeled. Items that cannot be restored are listed and returned to you to decide.
When to call
- Clothing and bedding that smell of smoke after a fire.
- Fabrics that were wet for more than a day or show mildew.
- Rugs, drapes or upholstered furniture in a room that flooded or burned.
What to expect
- Collect and inventoryItems are bagged by room and listed. You receive the list.
- Sort and testEach item is tested for the right cleaning process; delicate items are handled separately.
- Clean and deodorizeWashing, dry cleaning or specialty processes remove soil, soot and odor.
- ReturnItems come back cleaned, pressed where appropriate, and packed by room.
Get a certified company
Look up a certified company by ZIP code. Every company's license, insurance and trades are verified before it is listed, and placement is never paid.
Questions people ask
Can I wash smoke-damaged clothes at home?
Home washing often sets the smell and spreads soot into the machine. Keep the items bagged and dry until the company collects them.
What cannot be restored?
Heavily charred, melted or long-wet items that have rotted. The company lists them for you rather than discarding them.
How do I get everyday clothes back quickly?
Ask for a rush on a first set. Companies usually return essentials ahead of the rest.
Related: Contents pack-out and cleaning · Smoke damage cleanup · Odor removal · All restoration and emergency services
This page describes what the service involves. The company you hire sets the scope, the schedule and the price, and your contract is with that company. We verify credentials and collect reviews from real jobs. We do not guarantee any company's workmanship. Safety steps are general guidance. When in doubt, leave the home and call 911.

