A Charlotte woman who lost cherished belongings in a devastating house fire received help recovering them from a local restoration company that specializes in rescuing items many would assume are beyond saving. The effort offered a rare bright spot after a fire that put belongings she cherished at risk.
The recovery effort was carried out by Premier Textile Restorations, according to Queen City News, which first reported on O’Rahilly’s story. The Charlotte-based company operates out of a facility on Hargrove Ave and is owned and managed by Cathy Jones, according to the Better Business Bureau, which lists the firm as A+ rated and accredited. The BBB listing categorizes the business as a garment restoration company.
O’Rahilly’s cherished belongings were among the items affected by the fire. Specialized restoration can help families recover possessions damaged in fires, giving them a chance to preserve items they value.
How Restoration Crews Pull Fabric Back From the Brink
Standard laundering typically can’t undo what a house fire does to textiles. Restoration experts warn that household machines are not designed to remove fire residue, and normal heat can set smoke odors in clothing, according to Resto Plus Contents. Materials such as plastics and petroleum-based products can leave difficult chemical odors after a fire, the same source notes…