Floodwaters Causing Damage to your Textiles and Upholstery?

10/19/2020 (Permalink)

Our storm damage technicians have the equipment and experience to restore your home and belongings to pre-damage condition.

SERVPRO Flood Damage Recovery Technicians Can Return your Morris Plains Contents to Pre-loss condition.

What are the sensitive fabrics?

Sensitive fabrics in your Morris Plains home can not only sustain damage from water intrusions but also through common practice cleaning methods. A sensitive fabric may be one that could shrink or dry with the introduction of wet-cleaning methods. These fabrics may also have unique weaves, fibers, or material construction that requires special cleaning methods. At SERVPRO, we understand that sensitive fabrics are often the most cherished in the home and know how to restore your contents to a good condition after flooding. Cleaning sensitive materials can take time, but is often more cost-efficient than getting a replacement, especially for textiles that hold specific sentimental value.

What techniques are used to clean sensitive fabrics?

Using multiple non-aggressive cleaning methods repeatedly rather than opting for an aggressive measure that could harm the fabric.

Thoroughly pre-testing fabrics such as tapestries or brocades ensure that color bleeding does not occur from product use.

Treating fabrics that do bleed solely with dry-cleaning methods or emulsion powders to remove soiling. 

What materials shrink when wet?

When flood damage strikes your Morris Plains home, many of your fabrics may have exposure to liquid water or humidity moisture. Natural materials like wool and cotton can shrink in the presence of water. SERVPRO technicians can act fast to dry these contents to minimize the potential for shrinkage. We can also opt for cleaning methods that use minimal moisture and take extra care to dry these contents before shrinking takes effect by using venting fans, air-movers, or light-extraction equipment. 

What products and methods are suitable for sensitive fabric contents restoration?

Low moisture techniques such as dry toweling, foam cleaning in combination with air-movers to speed up drying.

Avoid using oxidizing bleaches as these can permanently harm natural fibers. If necessary, use a reducing bleach.

Identify fabric patterns for potential issue indicators. Brighter colors, reverse patterning, and glazes could indicate that wet-cleaning causes harm. 

Getting your home back after a flooding event involves restoring both the structure and the contents. Contact SERVPRO of East Central Morris County at (973) 887-9100.