How To Restore Water Damage Carpet

Water Damage Carpet

Water intrusion affecting carpet and other floor coverings is among the most difficult situations faced by a homeowner or building manager. there is no standard procedure for dealing with every flooding situation. each crisis must be evaluated on a case by case basis. every flooding situation will have its own distinguishing problems.

There are a number of standard questions that must be addressed in evaluating the proper protocol for returning the carpet to its pre-flood status. the primary question that must be addressed is the type of flooding that has occurred, sanitary, unsanitary, or black water.

The Instructions

The carpet must be treated with a disinfectant following extraction of excess water. most homeowners insist that the carpet should be replaced in all flooding situations but this is usually not necessary in the case of sanitary flooding. a few simple guidelines may be followed to insure the carpet can be returned to pre-flood conditions.

Traffic on the wet carpet should be kept to a minimum until the carpet is completely dry. The latex that holds the primary and secondary backings together is weakened when wet. Excessive traffic on the carpet may cause delamination. The latex should regain most of its strength after drying.

Action should be taken immediately to shut-off and control the source of the water. it may be necessary to punch small holes in the drywall to release any standing water that has accumulated within the walls. it is impractical to begin restoration efforts prior to identification and elimination of the water source. read more...