Heritage Collections Decontamination Services

The Heritage Collections in the Palace of Westminster are comprised of a significant number of historic furniture items which are historically, culturally, and intrinsically valuable as public assets under the custodianship of both Houses. As part of the management and care of these working collections, and to mitigate risk of damage, it is necessary to heat-treat these upholstered furniture items before placing in storage to ensure the cessation and eradication of insect activity, whilst maintaining the safe preservation and care of the object itself.