There are lots of messes that people think are not able to be cleaned from your carpets. There are some stains that are very hard to treat but if you have the right method it can be done. You also want to have the name and number of a carpet cleaner so that they can come out and treat stains that you are unable to care for. One of the issues that make people think they have to have the carpets removed from the house and thrown out is water damage. The carpets are often removed as well as the padding and then you pay to have all new carpets installed. This can be costly and the fact is that the carpets can be saved and restored. The restoration process does have to be done properly and that is why it is best to have a professional do it for you. It is also important to know more about what goes into restoring your carpet after it has been flooded or damaged by water. Harris Carpet & Floors outlines what it takes to save your carpets from water damage.
Stop the Flood or Water Leak
The first step to make sure that your carpets are able to be restored from water damage is to stop what caused the issues. This may mean that you need to have a pipe repaired or replaced along your plumbing lines. It can mean removing an old appliance that has become damaged. Lastly it can mean that you need to wait for some of the rain or storming to subside. This may take some time if you are in an area with bad weather. Once the flooding has stopped or the leak has been repaired you can start the process of restoration.
Water Extraction from Carpet
Most of the time a flooded carpet area has water that is saturating the area. The water that is sloshing around the carpet has to be taken out. If you allow the water to stay and dry out naturally it can cause mold and mildew to grow. It is also important to make sure that the work starts as soon as possible if you want to save and restore the carpets. There are specific equipment and tools that are needed to pull the water out of the carpet.
Drying Wet Carpet
After the excess water has been removed you need to allow some ventilation in the space. You can open doors and windows to make sure that air is able to flow through. The other aspect is to make sure that you have a professional to set up fans to encourage the carpets to dry out. The drying process can take some time but should be kept track of.
Carpet Cleaning
Now that the carpet has been dry you will notice that there is dirt and debris that is left behind. This is something that has to be treated and the best way to do that is to make sure that the carpets are clean professionally. This is the step that will leave them looking their best and let you continue to have them in your house.
Carpet Deodorizing
You also need to make sure that you have the carpets treated for odor as well. The odor is often left over after water has been allowed to sit. The musty smell can linger and spread through the house which is quite unpleasant.
Water Extraction, Structural Drying, Carpet Cleaning, Deodorizing & More in Missouri City, Stafford, Sugar Land, Pearland, Richmond / Rosenberg & Greater Houston, Texas
Harris Carpet & Floors can come out to your house to treat the carpets after water damage. This is a restoration process that our experts specialize in.
