Is there any special steps to do to remove smoke damage from clothing
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Certain products to use beyond just washing them with detergent
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First off I want to say I'm so sorry for the fire. That has to be devastating. I found this article that should help you some. They don't mention specific detergents, but explain enough that I think it should be helpful. Things like shaking off any soot outside before putting clothing in you washer. Using as much water and detergent as allowed by your washer. Adding all fabric bleach and a water conditioner. http://kensingtonfireandsmokedamage.blogspot.com/2008/01/how-to-clean-smoke-damaged-clothes.html
Z
on Feb 03, 2014
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We had a house fire several years ago and clothing and anything upholstered were ruined. ServePro did our fire restoration and one of the techs gave me some advice which helped. Dawn dishwashing liquid to wash everything. The antiques got so hot that the paint melted off! If the fire dept would have been 5 minutes later we would not have been able to save the antiques. Back to clothes: There is no way to get the smoke smell out completely. If there is, then it will cost you a lot of time and money and probably not be good for you or the clothes. I take it you washed them already? I washed everything several times and still have one stuffed animal that was a keepsake of my sons that 16 yrs later still smells like smoke! The only thing is to soak/ wash the clothes in several cups of vinegar and add some Downy/fabric softener to see if that helps. Good luck
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Feb 03, 2014
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Ideally your insurance should be covering these cleanings. In any case professional cleaning is really suggested. Check with your local dry cleaner for advice on cleaning any materials.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on Feb 04, 2014
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My husband and I fight fire, and we use odoban. it is wonderful.
Karryn Dahl Conlin
on Feb 04, 2014
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I would try white vinegar. Spray them first then add some to the wash along with baking soda
Diane Kring
on Feb 04, 2014
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Lemon juice will break through it...my hubby is a fireman and we have to de-smoke clothes often. I also boost with borax.
Moxie
on Feb 04, 2014
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Try baking soda and white vinegar. Good luck!
Timeless Interiors
on Feb 05, 2014
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Your ideas are really appreciable; you can add more to your ideas as I also have some related tips. Use the vinegar in the laundry by adding a cup to the wash cycle, repeat as needed until the smoke smell is gone. Make up a half water-half vinegar solution, dampen a wash cloth or hand towel in the solution and wipe down the mattress. Should take the smell out but again, you may have to repeat.
Kala Professional Restoration services
on Oct 12, 2015
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