Remove Water From Carpet Padding

Steam cleaning wet carpet removes any toxins and deodorizes it.

Remove water from carpet padding.

The sooner you start cleaning up after water damage the sooner you can stop mold from growing under your carpet. Pour mineral water on areas of padding glued to the floor. Blow air between carpet and padding. The tools are simple.

Ideally as soon as possible you should remove the carpet from the tack strip and discard padding. Press down on the nozzle to draw water from the base of the carpet and the carpet pad emptying the liquid reservoir when it becomes full. A dehumidifier in a closed room will pull out water fast and can be rented from rental companies. You can also use warm water mixed with dish liquid paint thinner or vinegar.

Replace it to prevent the main carpet from becoming saturated with mold. In most cases where water has saturated your carpet your carpet padding is a goner. Once the water is out peel back the carpeting watch out for those rusted sharp nails on the tackless stripping and remove the wet pad. Vacuum the carpet with a shop vacuum for large spills.

You re going to want to try to dry the pad without removing the carpet especially if the pad seems to have only gotten a little damp and the subfloor seems dry. Cut the pad into strips roll it up and haul it outside. Fans bleach and cleaners. If the weather is hot dry and sunny you can try drying it yourself by rolling it out on your driveway.

Red cross officials say many homeowners can get rid of the mold just fine after a flood but it will require a bit of elbow grease. Allow the water to sit a few minutes and loosen the glue. Turn the shop vacuum to the wet setting and run it over the carpet. Get the rolled up carpet out of the house.