Carpet Wet From Underneath

How to pull a section of carpet up after a water leak.

Carpet wet from underneath.

Wet carpet can be a perfect breeding ground for mold especially if the air is humid and the water remains in place longer than 48 hours. Wet spot under carpet. Wet carpet is easy to pull up though the. Fans bleach and cleaners.

The tools are simple. The sooner you start cleaning up after water damage the sooner you can stop mold from growing under your carpet. We have a 2 story home and the ground level is the one that is wet. If you don t have insulation and you dry out the basement quickly you don t have to replace the drywall.

When i stepped on it it got wetter so i used my carpet cleaner to suck up all the water and noticed 10 min later it was just a wet. You do not want any wet furniture to be left in the house for an extended period of time as it become breeding grounds for mold and mildew. In my living room nowhere near a window about 4 ft away from my front door and 3 ft away from wall i noticed a damp spot on the floor. Remember that mold and mildew can bloom within 24 36 hours so this step is crucial.

How to keep wet carpet from molding. While the carpet is drying check the condition of the wall insulation. I checked the attic and there are no signs of leaks or dampness. Snap a chalk line cut the drywall with a recip saw and toss the wet stuff.

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. Depending on the depth of the standing water you may want to utilize a wet vacuum to suck up the bulk of the water. Squishy floors and mold may be in your future if you don t promptly address water damaged carpet. Keep an eye on the fill tank and make sure you dump it before hitting overflow.

I did go outside and look along the wall that is damp and it appears the soil in the garden there is high above the foundation level and even with the weeping holes. Is a small area and is away. The rooms upstairs are fine.