Which option is not a criterion for salvage categorization of damaged contents?

• A. Salvageability
• B. Deodorization potential
• C. Color
• D. Cleaning feasibility

Answer: (C)

Salvage categorization centers on whether an item can be recovered and returned to usable condition, focusing on practical factors like actual salvageability, the ability to deodorize odors, and the feasibility of cleaning without causing further damage. Color doesn’t inform these decisions because a change in appearance doesn’t reflect structural integrity, contamination level, or how difficult it would be to restore the item. An item might look altered in color yet be fully salvageable, or vice versa, so color isn’t used as a salvage criterion.