09-12-2025 - Cleaning Smoke-Contaminated Textiles and Upholstery - Online, Live

This 4-Hour Cleaning Smoke-Contaminated Textiles and Upholstery course equips restoration professionals with the necessary knowledge and abilities to properly clean and restore upholstery and textiles that have been contaminated by smoke. Students will learn about the science of smoke residues, odor removal techniques, and safe handling practices for fabrics, upholstered furniture, and textiles affected by smoke residues. 

Anyone working in disaster restoration and textile recovery, including fire and smoke restoration technicians, textile and upholstery cleaners, insurance adjusters and claims specialists, restoration company owners and managers, and others, will gain knowledge of smoke contamination and residue types, safety precautions for handling contaminated textiles, and pre-inspection and damage assessment methods. Professionals who complete this training gain a competitive edge in the restoration sector by learning crucial techniques for thoroughly cleaning and deodorizing upholstery and fabrics damaged by fire. Students can guarantee customer satisfaction and better restoration results by becoming proficient in these techniques and restoring priceless upholstery and textiles.

Receive 4 IICRC Continuing Education Credits upon course completion.

Topics Covered in the Course: 

• Recognizing the types of residue and smoke contamination
• Considerations for replacement versus restorability
• Wet and dry cleaning techniques for various textiles
• Techniques for eliminating odors, such as thermal fog and ozone
• Cleaning supplies and specialized tools

Who Should Take This Course: 

• Fire and smoke restoration technicians
• Textile and upholstery cleaning professionals
• Insurance adjusters and claims specialists
• Restoration company owners and managers
• Anyone involved in disaster restoration and textile recovery