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Treating Wet Carpets The Right Way


Managing a wet carpet is among the most difficult circumstances that most homeowners confront due to water percolation.There is no such strategy that can save you from potential damage during house flooding situations; drying a carpet after a flood should be done immediately and perfectly.

Perhaps you have a costly carpet which you have been owning for a long time and can not afford to lose it. It is usual for you to be worried about mould and mildew growth after water has affected your carpets.

Mould will start developing on a wet carpet if it is kept in a room filled with damp air while retaining water for over 48 hours.Therefore it is imperative to dry your carpet as quickly as possible to avoid mould and mildew development.

When your carpet is affected by water in smaller parts or areas, drying it completely may be simple. In any case of severe exposure to water, it is important to know how to prevent mould development on your carpet.
Wet carpetrestoration is a long and tedious process for which you will need to carry out a set of tasks. You you will require to hire professionals for this purpose, if you want the best care for your carpets.

Measures for Restoration of Wet Carpets:

There are several methods by which you can save your carpet from any damage and deterioration. Some of them are:

  • Minimize Footfall - The secondary and primary backings of your carpet are held together by latex which will be weakened by excessive footfall while the carpet is wet. Once the carpet is all dried up, the latex will regain its strength.
  • Relocate the Carpet - If you arrive in your house and find the floor flooded, the first thing you need to do is to move the carpet to a safe and dry location. Maybe you can even put it to drying. Leaving the carpet in the same condition till the arrival of professionals is not a good idea as mould formation may start immediately.
  • Carpet Insurance - There are insurance companies who provide insurance for carpets. If your carpets get fully damaged, you will get new replacements.


These are the ways in which you can treat your wet carpets to prevent them from serious damage. Try minimizing the moisture of your room so that the carpets stay in good condition.  

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