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.

Remove water from carpet padding.

The tools are simple. Vacuum the carpet with a shop vacuum for large spills. Consider using a dehumidifier to remove even more moisture from the atmosphere. You can also use warm water mixed with dish liquid paint thinner or vinegar.

The same cannot be said for wet padding especially in greywater floods. 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. Carpet padding is essentially a giant sponge and can absorb all manner of bacteria and harmful substances from floodwater. 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.

Allow the water to sit a few minutes and loosen the glue. Cut the pad into strips roll it up and haul it outside. Replace it to prevent the main carpet from becoming saturated with mold. Steam cleaning wet carpet removes any toxins and deodorizes it.

A dehumidifier in a closed room will pull out water fast and can be rented from rental companies. Get the rolled up carpet out of the house. 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. Turn the shop vacuum to the wet setting and run it over the carpet.

Pour mineral water on areas of padding glued to the floor. Blow air between carpet and padding. In most cases where water has saturated your carpet your carpet padding is a goner. If the weather is hot dry and sunny you can try drying it yourself by rolling it out on your driveway.