SMOKE AND ODOR RESTORATION

Smoke and odor restoration of couture garments is a Margaret’s specialty. Not all restoration jobs are the same. Garment damage that occurs during and after a fire, for example, requires a wide variety of expertise and a diverse range of technologies and equipment. The type of treatment best suited for any single item is influenced by many factors including the fire temperature, the presence of food, plastic, chemical odors and the amount of moisture exposure.

Margaret’s Restoration Service has the nation’s broadest spectrum of cleaning and remediation technologies. In addition specialized experts on staff understand what is needed to assure the best possible results for fine textiles of all types, including leather and suede, window treatments, handbags, shoes, vintage dolls and all fine clothing and accessories.

INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES TO MUSEUMS, COLLECTORS AND FOUNDATIONS

Margaret’s is a family-run company spanning six decades. The Horst family has owned and operated dry cleaning establishments for four generations. Since it is privately-owned and financially independent, the company takes a long-term vision and strategy for its brands, with an ethos of attention to detail in all aspects of its business.

As the nation’s first Five Star Certified Couture Cleaner, our guiding principle is to provide unparalleled quality dry cleaning with an uncompromising commitment to offering every customer the highest standards of outstanding service, experience and value.

Margaret’s caters to garment retailers, museums and historical associations nationwide. We specialize in restoring damaged garments, leathers and handbags. We regularly remove stains, water damage, and mold, and even repair moth holes when others do not have the techniques needed to achieve the desired results. In addition, we provide complimentary analysis and consultation nationwide regarding unusual issues that can occur and provide expert recommendations on the best solutions. This enables us to offer additional services as well as providing a reliable cleaning and repair service for all types of high-end and specialty garments and accessories. We can often “rescue” garments that were accidentally damaged during a typical cleaning process. Margaret’s specialties include extensive repairs, refinishing and restoration of costumes and vintage garments.

Thank you to Private Air Luxury Homes Magazine and Editor-in-Chief, Regina Russo, for including our contribution, Margaret’s Couture Cleaners interview with Norman Tipton within the Arts & Collectibles section.