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Restoration Dry Cleaning in Calgary
Dry cleaning for suits, wool, silk, formal wear and other delicate garments damaged by smoke, soot, water or odour after a fire or flood.
Delicate garments need more care after a loss, not less. A home wash can shrink, stain or set smoke odour in fabrics that should never get wet.
Wool, silk, cashmere and tailored garments react badly to water and heat, and smoke residue makes them harder to clean. Restoration dry cleaning removes soot and residue first, then treats the odour that standard dry cleaning can leave behind.
Calgary Contents dry cleans garments as part of your contents restoration, so delicate items are inventoried, cleaned, deodorized and returned along with the rest of your belongings.
Garments we dry clean:
Suits, blazers and dress pants
Wool and cashmere coats
Silk and delicate blouses
Formal and special-occasion wear
Drapes and dry-clean-only linens
Leather and suede, with specialty care
Dry Cleaning After Smoke and Water Damage
Smoke and soot settle deep into fine fibres, and wet delicates can bleed, shrink or mildew within days. Each garment is assessed by fabric, construction and damage before cleaning, so the method matches the item.
Garments that hold odour after cleaning are deodorized with hydroxyl or ozone treatment, then pressed and bagged for return. Washable clothing goes through our laundry service instead.
Bring in or keep aside for dry cleaning:
Anything labelled dry clean only
Heirloom and special-occasion garments
Tailored and structured clothing
Fabrics that bleed or shrink when wet
Garments with a smoke smell after washing
How Our Dry Cleaning Service Works
- Inventory. Each garment is photographed and recorded at pack-out.
- Assessment. We check care labels, fabric, trims and the type of damage.
- Soot removal and spot treatment. Loose soot and stains are treated before cleaning.
- Dry cleaning. Garments are cleaned with a method suited to the fabric.
- Deodorizing. Remaining smoke or musty odour is treated.
- Pressing and return. Items are pressed, bagged and returned early or with your pack-back.
Garments That Need Extra Care
Some of the most valuable things in a closet are the hardest to clean after a loss: tailored suits, wool coats, silk, cashmere and heirloom pieces. They are assessed one at a time, cleaned with the gentlest method that will work and deodorized before they are pressed. Items that cannot be restored are documented for your claim with photos. See textile and clothing restoration.
Each garment assessed individually
Care labels and trims checked first
Soot and stains pre-treated
Odour treated after cleaning
Pressed and bagged for return
Delicates Damaged by Smoke or Water?
Set them aside, do not wash them, and call 403-407-0208, 24/7, or request a quote online.
FAQ – Restoration Dry Cleaning
Can dry cleaning remove smoke smell?
Dry cleaning removes soot and residue from delicate fabrics, and odour that remains is treated afterwards. Standard dry cleaning alone does not always remove smoke odour, which is why restoration dry cleaning includes deodorizing.
Can you clean a wedding dress or christening gown after a fire or flood?
Often, yes. Heirloom and special-occasion garments are assessed one at a time and cleaned with the gentlest method that will work. Do not wash them at home after smoke or flood exposure.
Which items need dry cleaning instead of washing?
Anything labelled dry clean only, plus most wool, silk, cashmere, tailored suits, structured coats and many drapes. We check care labels and fabric before choosing a method.
Do you clean leather and suede?
Yes. Leather and suede garments are cleaned and conditioned with specialty methods rather than standard dry cleaning.
Is dry cleaning part of my insurance claim?
When the loss is covered, cleaning your garments is usually part of the contents claim, apart from your deductible.
Related Services and Guides
More on restoring clothing and fabrics.
Talk to a Contents Specialist
Tell us what happened and what was damaged. We will explain what can be saved and what happens next. Call 403-407-0208, 24/7.