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Lansing KS Carpet Water Damage

I am at a loss as to why anybody would want to take the time to try and salvage a water damaged carpet, particularly if the carpet was saturated.  It is just far easier to tear out the carpet and replace it with new.  Of course there are other schools of thought, so I’ll indulge.

If you are the victim of carpet flood damage and you want to save a carpet that has been inundated with flood waters, the good news is that you can, provided the carpet has been wet for less than 48 hours, and provided that the carpet was not saturated by sewage based flood waters.

First thing you want to do is locate the source of the water and shut it off.  Then you want to remove all loose items from the area, such as furniture or personal effects.

For carpet water removal, also known as carpet water extraction, use a shop-vac or submersible pump to remove the excess water.  Which technique you use will depend largely on the depth involved.   You should be able to remove most of the water with this method.

Afterward, you’ll want to open windows and doors, as well as bring in fans, blowers, and dehumidifiers to remove the residual moisture.  A digital moisture meter is invaluable for determining when humidity levels are back to normal.  Keep in mind that it may take a day or so for things to completely dry out.

If you suspect that the water under carpet got to the flooring beneath, take the carpet up at the tacks and lay it flat outside in your driveway or patio to dry.  Clean and disinfect both the carpet and the flooring, and make absolutely sure all surfaces are completely dry.

For best results, contact your local water damage restoration company.