Environmentally Safe Fire Restoration Dry Cleaners
A Safer, Healthier Restoration PDF Print E-mail
Fire Restoration Cleaners is a green dry cleaning service for cleaning garments, linens, draperies and other garments damaged by fire and smoke.  A division of Greensleeves Garment Care LLC, The Green Dry Cleaner, Fire Restoration Cleaners uses only safe, nontoxic dry cleaning and wet cleaning processes for the highest quality cleaning and protection of your family's health.

Greensleeves The Green Dry Cleaner

With Greensleeves professional
restoration services, garments
are cared for by trained experts.
From ozone treatment to
inventory control to storage and
re-delivery, every step is
meticulosly documented. The
highest standards guide our
teams, meeting the exacting
requirements of each customer.  Call: (516) 624-2020; Toll Free: (888) 221-3422 Located at 29 Berry Hill Rd. Oyster Bay, NY 11771
 
First Steps PDF Print E-mail

You may be anxious to clean your home after a fire, but unless you take the time to get professional advice, you may be wasting your efforts or creating further damage. Contact your insurance agency immediately once the fire is out. He or she can provide advice on restoration or replacement of damaged items. If you rent, notify the owner so both of you can assess the damage.  Some very toxic chemicals may be produced as a result of breakdown reactions from the various parts of construction materials, solvents, glues and other items in the structure. 

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Cleaning Furnishings and Clothing PDF Print E-mail

After deodorizing, it's time to clean household textiles. Take nonwashable clothing and draperies to a dry cleaner for traditional dry cleaning or a special cleaning process.  Wash regular clothing in warm water with a liquid detergent.  Several launderings may be needed.  Have carpets cleaned twice—both before and after repairs. Wet carpets must be dried before cleaning. In some cases, removal of carpet is necessary for complete drying and to save the wood floor beneath. 

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Removing Smoke Odor From Textiles PDF Print E-mail

Smoke odor may remain in clothing, upholstered furniture, carpets and draperies unless they are properly deodorized before cleaning.  Professional assistance is recommended.  Consult professional fire restorers and/or dry cleaners about using "counteractants," chemicals or additives that break up smoke molecules to eliminate odors. The type of counteractant used will vary with the type of material burned in the fire. Counteractants may be professionally applied to furniture, carpets and draperies.

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