How to Dry Carpet after Leak

There many things that come together to create harmony. However, moisture and carpet do not belong in the same category—a carpet with moisture results in many problems. Mold is one of the numerous issues which can transpire as a result.

It is also dangerous for your health. According to a study in 2007, it is estimated that 4.6 million people out of 21.5 million who have asthma had retracted the condition from mold present in houses. You need to pay attention to the problem, and there is any place in your home, which has this problem, you should go for mold remediation or removal.

Mold also reeks of a foul smell, which eventually becomes unbearable. It is essential to know how to dry carpet after leak to save yourself from these problems. It can also be an excellent DIY project for the weekends.

The blog goes like this : starts off by explaining things to do before Drying process starts, then it’s the real deal. We discuss the steps of drying and end it with a word about calling in a professional help.

Things to Do Before Drying

The end results you require is a nice dried fresh looking carpet. Moreover, there is quite a lot to do before you see it happening. You need to plan out the steps and things you will need to do to create order out of chaos.

Fixing the Leak

You can't dry a carpet without fixing the leakages, which can make it wet in future. There can be a broken pipe, a leaking roof, or other issues that need to be fixed before we contain the damage. If you have right equipment, you should do the repairs without giving it a second thought, but if you don't, you can call the professionals to do it for you.   

Clearing the Room First

Face it, you can't work in an area where objects are blocking free motion. You need to remove all the furniture which is above carpet. Also, all other things which surrounds it, so you can do your work comfortably.

When you have enough room that you can easily waltz your way to all the corners of rooms, then you're ready to get your hands dirty (or wet!).

Limit Stepping On the Carpet

Once you start drying the carpet, you don't want to keep on stepping on it. We all are humans, and we may make mistakes; leaving our belongings across the room is one of them. Now to get them, we will be steeping on the wet carpet again, which will damage the rug too in some cases.

Now that you are clear of what to do or 'not' to do, before starting the drying process.

Let's get educated on how to dry carpet after leak.

 Step #1: Extracting the Water

We begin by removing water from the carpet. There are different equipment, depending on how wet the carpet is. If you have a carpet that's soaking wet, then submersible pumps will be better for you to use. in comparison, if the carpet has some dry spots, then using a shop vac will do the job.

A shop vac is more potent than a vacuum cleaner we have in our homes. You never soak water on to a vacuum cleaner, but you can do it with a shop vac.

Step #2: Following up with a towel

When you're done using a shop vac or submersible pump, you need to follow it up with absorbent towels on the carpet. . This will help you soak up remaining water from the carpet. It does take some time to dry with a towel.

If you think you can't do it, and you don't have the equipment, you can always leave it up to professionals.

Step #3: Air Drying the carpet

As the name suggests, you use 'air' to dry the carpet. First thing needed is adequate ventilation so that the moisture-laden air can escape and dry air can replace it. Placing fans and dehumidifiers in the room can help achieve your goal.

You can also reposition the fans after some time to get the most of it and dry all the damp places on the carpet.

Professional Cleaners vs. DIY

If you are skeptical about calling professionals, you can take care of it by yourself to do the cleaning and drying. It depends on the level of damage that has been done. If there is a single carpet with dampness only, then you can manage it without calling for help.

However, more problems are associated with leakage, and if you can not trace the root of problem, the exact place where there is leak, you can't remedify it yourself. The professionals have experience to know precisely where the leakage or problem originated.

After identifying, they take right actions to repair the damage, seal leakage, and prevent it from happening in future. Therefore, professionals is a better choice for you for a long term result.