Imagine walking into your home and seeing the squish! Your socks have been soaked. It could be a burst pipe, a storm, or even the washing machine. No matter what the cause is, water damage bandcamp on your carpet can be a nightmare. But don’t just throw in the towel! Now let’s see if we can bring that soggy mess up to par.
Safety comes first. You should turn off all nearby electrical appliances first before you tackle the carpet. You do not want to add an electrocution problem to your list.
Grab a pair of gloves and begin removing as much moisture as possible. Wet/dry vacuums work wonders in this situation. Consider renting one if you’re not able to own one. You can use towels to clean smaller areas. But be prepared to do quite a bit of wringing.
Next up: air circulation. Open the windows or doors, if possible. Fresh air can be your best friend. It is important to use fans. They should be placed strategically throughout the room. This will help keep the air flowing and speed up the drying process.
Don’t forget about dehumidifiers either. These guys are the best at sucking moisture from the air. If you live in an area with high humidity, natural drying may take a very long time.
After you’ve dried up the area and gotten rid of most of that water, it’s now time to deep-clean. Mold is attracted to damp carpets, just as children are drawn to candy. To prevent this problem from arising, use an antimicrobial carpet cleaning product.
Be on the lookout for any mold growth in your home over the next couple of days. It is important to seek professional help if you notice discolored or musty patches.
In floods, padding beneath carpets acts as a sponge. It soaks up all of the water. And it takes a very long time for it to dry. Often, replacing the padding under carpets is much easier than salvaging it.
What’s tricky is that the decision on whether your carpet will be salvaged depends on a variety of factors. These include: what type of contaminated water was used, how long you left it before addressing it, etcetera.
In the case of clean water, such as from a broken pipe that was caught quickly, you are probably in good shape after the thorough cleaning and drying described above.
But if we’re dealing with sewage backup or floodwaters containing who-knows-what…well…it might be time for new carpeting altogether unfortunately!
If the situation is out of your control, do not hesitate to contact experts.
Prevention is better than a cure! You can avoid future plumbing problems by performing regular maintenance checks on your home’s systems.
It’s time to get back on track! Here is a crash course in restoring comfort for those soggy floors, without losing your sense of sanity.
Carpet Cleaners North Shore
119 Fiddens Wharf Rd, Killara NSW 2071
(02) 8310 7640