Cleaning Wet Carpet

Cleaning wet carpet before damage occurs is crucial. If you return home to a water leak, the carpet may look like it is ruined. If it has been wet or damp for a long time, the damage may already have been done.

A wet floor and a soaked carpet provide the perfect conditions for mold growth. This is what you do immediately.

Turn Off The Water

Go to the main shut-off valve and turn it off. Look for the source of the leak,it could be from a toilet, a washing machine hose,or a broken pipe.

Reacting quickly will increase the chances of saving your carpet.The carpet and pad can be saved if you act quickly.

Great care must be taken in any wet area because of electrical shock.

Once the carpet is damp ,it is a home for mold and mildew, so it must be dried quickly. If you have a water-dry vac you can vacuum up the water and use fans to dry it.

But is it worth the risk of trying to do it yourself, when so much is at stake.

Call the Pros

Carpet cleaners have the proper equipment to remove the moisture and dry the carpet. They also apply chemical compounds to sanatize and remove odors.

They use high powered carpet blowers to dry the carpet quickly. They also use dehumidification equipment.

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