Wet Carpet
When wet carpet is in your house, fast action is very important. You may wonder if it can be saved, the answer is yes. If you do not want to loose your expensive carpet, you will need to know how to salvage wet carpeting. If you have a roof leak, carpet must be dried as soon as possible. Water removal must take place quickly because mold will begin to grow in wet or damp areas, and once it has started growing it is very difficult to eliminate. Mold can begin to grow in carpet in a matter of days. Moisture provides the perfect environment for it to grow. You can see how quickly mold grows in a damp basement. If carpet is wet for more than a few days it may not possible to save it. Cleaning carpet yourself, and leaving it too wet can also cause problems. Once moisture gets into carpeting, it soaks deep down to the padding and the floor below. It can be difficult to dry the padding and the floor underneath it. Mop up as much water as possible. Do not use electric vacuum cleaners because of the chance of electric shock. Place foil between furniture legs and the carpet. Damage can be caused by many different things, such as freezing pipes, heavy rainstorm, roof leak, bathtub overflows, washing machine leak. Things you can do to reduce the likelihood of damage . Check for leaks. Fridge Check behind for any leaks or wetness, check ice-maker hose. Sink Check for signs of leaks and slow drains. Radiators Check for slow leaks when the heat is on,these slow leaks can cause a lot of damage over time, including wall, floor and ceiling damage. Bathroom Check floor for missing grout and caulk next to the bath tub. Check for possible areas in shower where water can cause damage, and re grout and caulk. Turn off water to any areas that can freeze. Turn off water to washing machine when not in use. When on vacation, turn off main water supply. Many people return from vacation to a flooded house. Go to Carpet Stains Home Page |
