Get Smoke Damage Out Clothes

Soaking the clothing in warm water is the best way to get the smoke smell out.

Get smoke damage out clothes.

The trick is to get the odor out of the clothing before you get it wet and to do this the best method is dry cleaning. Use liquid detergent to return clothes to original state if they are 65 35 polyester cotton blend 50 50 polyester cotton blend or pure cotton. To wash the smoke damaged garments begin by taking them outside and shaking them off to remove any loose soot particles. Place the affected clothing in the water so it s completely submerged.

Visibly smoke damaged clothing should be fully restored after 5 launderings. Air dry the clothing completely then check for any lingering smoke odor. In the morning rinse and see if the smell remains. Any clothes with burn holes should be thrown away.

Professional fire restoration companies and dry cleaners will use oxidizers and something called an ozone treatment to break down and remove the smoke odor at the molecular level. Allow the clothing to soak for at least eight hours. You can use either washing detergent or white vinegar or a combination of the two mixed with water. Remove the clothes from the water and wash them as usual with liquid laundry detergent.

For clothes that have blackened areas or soot stains take the clothes or table linens outside and shake off any excess soot.