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Water Damaged Carpets
Water Damaged Carpets
What You Need to Know about Repairing Water Damaged Carpets
Determine the Source of Water
It is essential that you discover where the water is coming from before you begin the process of extracting it. For example, if your pipes have burst, you’ll need to turn off the water valve to stop the flooding. On the other hand, if heavy rains are causing the flooding, you might want to consider using sand bags to block it from entering your home.Eliminate the Water
Depending on the amount of water you need to remove, you can use one or more of the following pieces of equipment:- Upright wet vac/steam cleaner
- Cylinder-shaped wet vac
- Portable sump pump
- Installed sump pump
- Mops and rags
Dry the Wet Carpets
The fastest way to dry your carpets is to eliminate as much moisture from the area as possible. Not only do you want to remove water from the carpets, but you’ll also want to remove excess moisture from the air. Circulating the air in the affected area accomplishes both of these tasks. Use these strategies to help dry the air as well as the carpets:- Open each of the windows on that level of the home
- Turn on ceiling in each room on that level of the home
- Borrow or purchase standing fans to help circulate the air
- Use your dehumidifier, if you have one, to remove moisture from the area