Your Local Experts for Textile Restoration in Southwest Virginia

Fast, professional help for fire- and water-damaged fabrics.

We Bring Your Textiles Back to Life

Expert Textile Restoration Service After Fire or Water Damage

Nobody can ever be prepared for the disruption fire or water damage brings. Beyond the visible mess, you’re often left with smoke odor, soot, and water-soaked clothes or linens that feel impossible to save. Replacing everything adds even more stress to an already difficult time.

At University Cleaners, we offer a professional Textile Restoration Service for garments, bedding, and soft goods damaged by smoke, soot, and water. We use advanced cleaning and deodorizing methods to reverse much of the damage.

We work quickly, carefully, and compassionately to help you recover your textiles and a sense of normalcy. Let’s start restoring your textiles today. Reach out to our team for help.

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Proven and Reliable

Why Choose Our Textile Restoration Service

For more than 25 years, Virginia families have trusted University Cleaners to restore their fire- and water-damaged fabrics. Our trained experts use the safest cleaning methods and technology to deliver results you can see and feel.

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Decades of Trusted Experience in Textile Care

We’ve been caring for fabrics for generations, and that expertise shows in every restoration.

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Advanced Cleaning Technology for Fire and Water Recovery

Our restoration process uses specialized equipment that effectively removes smoke, soot, and water stains.

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Local Team Dedicated to Compassionate Service

We’re a local team that truly cares about helping families recover after a disaster.

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What Our Customers Say

Excellence Recognized by Those Who Experience It

Discover what makes our service stand out through the words of those who trust us most. Every review reflects our unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, reliability, and a truly personal garment care experience.

We Restore the Irreplaceable

Fire- and Water-damaged Textiles We Professionally Restore

The fabrics you wear and use every day can quickly absorb smoke, moisture, and odor during a fire or flood. But with the right restoration process, they can often be restored to their pre-loss condition. Here’s what our team can restore to help you get life back to normal.

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Everyday Garments

From jeans and shirts to uniforms and workwear, we remove smoke odor, soot, and water stains to restore freshness and comfort.

Bedding and Linens

We carefully clean and sanitize comforters, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, and mattress covers to eliminate smoke odor and moisture buildup. Every piece is returned soft, safe, and ready for use.

Household Fabrics

Drapes, curtains, tablecloths, napkins, and decorative textiles often absorb heavy smoke or water damage. Our restoration process removes stains and lingering smells while preserving fabric texture and color.

Specialty and Sentimental Items

We treat delicate or high-value pieces such as wedding dresses, vintage garments, and heirloom textiles with extra care and precision. Each item is restored using gentle methods to protect its quality and emotional value.

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How We Restore

Our Textile Restoration Process

At University Cleaners, we take a detailed yet gentle approach to restoring fabrics affected by fire, smoke, or flooding. Each step is handled thoughtfully to help bring your clothing and household items back to pre-loss condition.

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1. Inspection and Sorting

We begin by inspecting each item for damage type and fabric sensitivity, separating smoke-affected, water-soaked, and delicate textiles for the safest treatment approach.

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2. Gentle Cleaning and Odor Removal

Using advanced cleaning methods and professional-grade equipment, we carefully remove soot, odor, and contaminants while protecting the color and texture of the fabric.

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3. Sanitizing and Drying

Items are thoroughly sanitized to help eliminate bacteria and moisture, then gently dried using techniques that minimize shrinkage and preserve softness.

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4. Finishing and Quality Review

Each piece is pressed or finished as needed, checked for quality, and prepared for pickup or free delivery back to your home or business.

FAQs

What to Know Before Scheduling our Textile Restoration Service

Our goal is to guide you through the process clearly and with care. Here are some helpful details to know before scheduling your service.

1. Do you restore both clothing and household fabrics?

Yes. We handle everything from clothing and uniforms to comforters, linens, and drapes affected by smoke, soot, or water, treating each fabric with the right care method.

2. How long does the textile restoration process take?

We work with each customer individually to determine the right turnaround timeline. Typically, we return a select amount of ASAP items within a few days, and the remaining portion of the job takes approximately 5 weeks.

3. Can you pick up and deliver fire- or water-damaged textiles?

Yes, we pick up and deliver throughout Southwest Virginia, making the restoration process as easy and stress-free as possible for you.

4. Is your cleaning process safe for delicate or older fabrics?

Yes, we handle delicate and older textiles with extra care. Each item is assessed individually so we can choose the safest and most effective cleaning method for its age, fabric type, and condition.

5. Is there anything I should do before pickup or inspection?

If possible, keep affected items in a dry, ventilated area and avoid washing or handling them yourself. Our specialists will inspect and sort each piece to ensure it’s treated safely and correctly.