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Fumigation Services


​Fumigation is now available at our Amesbury, MA, facility for clothing and textiles impacted by the following conditions:

  • Mold, mildew, and fungal growth
  • Smoke damage and soot from fire or air pollution
  • Mustiness and odors associated with use or storage
Fumigation FAQs
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WWII uniforms stored in a basement in a plastic suitcase harboring multiple species of mold.

​Pricing Guide
The cost of fumigation is $450 per unit of space, equivalent to up to 15 gallons or 2.5 cubic feet. Examples of single units of space include:
  • One standard kitchen-size trash bag
  • One 15-gallon Rubbermaid® or similar tub
  • One eight-inch diameter, six-foot-long roll
  • One 18 x 30 x 6 inch archival textile storage box
All textiles must be dry to the touch at the time of delivery. We do not accept wet items. All items must also be free of pest activity, such as clothes moths. We do not fumigate textiles infested with insects. After fumigation, all items are returned in clean plastic. 

The Museum Textile Services fumigation facility is located in Amesbury, Massachusetts, near the intersections of Interstate 95, Interstate 495, and Route 1. Drop-off and pick-up are by appointment only. Fumigation cycles take place at the end of every month, or upon special request. 

​Additional services
Following fumigation, Museum Textile Services can also surface clean items to remove particulate matter and dirt using a HEPA vacuum. Charges for surface cleaning range from $150 to $500 per textile. After surface cleaning, we can professionally pack your clothing and textiles in a new acid-free box or archival tube. Packing costs start at just $75. 

Some items need additional conservation, such as washing, repairs, or display solutions. MTS can perform an assessment to determine your textile's needs and provide you with a conservation report for $300 per item. Framed textiles cannot be fumigated unless they are unframed by a conservator and have undergone a conservation assessment as part of the fumigation process. ​

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    To discuss your fumigation needs and obtain a price quote, please submit this contact form. Someone will be reply as soon as possible.
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Museum Textile Services, LLC

P.O. Box 5004
Andover, MA 01810
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978.474.9200
  • About MTS
    • Our Team
    • Client List
    • Press Room
  • Conservation
    • Architectural Interiors
    • Asian Art
    • Ethnographic Textiles
    • Flags & Banners
    • Historic Clothing
    • Quilts and Coverlets
    • Samplers & Embroideries
    • Sports Memorabilia
    • Tapestries
  • Collections Care
    • Vac & Pack
    • Surveys
    • Disaster Response
  • Fumigation
    • Fumigation FAQs
  • Education
    • LL
    • Porto
    • C3
    • HPRH
    • Becoming a Textile Conservator
  • Resources
    • MTS Magazine
    • Textile Conservation Basics
    • Textile Stabilization
    • Textile Storage
    • Displaying Historic Costume
    • Displaying Flat Textiles
    • Museum Pests
    • Disaster Response
    • Advanced Topics
    • Class Readings
    • Staff Publications
    • Resources in Spanish
    • MTS Videos and Slide Shows
  • Andover Figures™
    • Our Mission
    • The Andover Figures System
    • Choosing a Form
    • Purchasing Andover Figures
    • AF Contact Form