Do I Need to Replace My Carpet After Water Damage in My Monticello Home?

7/16/2020 (Permalink)

Water can quickly cause damage in your home. Call SERVPRO today to avoid additional water loss of your property.

SERVPRO Utilizes Water Extraction & Air Moving Equipment to Restore Carpets

Water damage to carpets caused by an overflowing bathtub or pipe burst can be a nightmare for most Monticello homeowners. Carpeting that is saturated in water acts like a sponge, holding in the water while slowly evaporating. If not properly cleaned and disinfected, it can lead to significant structural damage and musty smells. 

My Carpet is Soaked in Water, Can it Be Saved?

Air Movement is Critical

Water Damage to carpets in Monticello homes can be soaked up with a shop vac, but it’s generally nonproductive. Instead, it’s more productive to remove excess moisture and humidity from the home’s subflooring and the air in the house itself. SERVPRO uses air movers that move air over and under the carpet while they continuously monitor the humidity levels in your home until everything is dry and disinfected thoroughly.

Here are some factors to consider in regards to carpet replacement from water damage:

Since infectious organisms take approximately 72 hours to develop, if your carpet has been soaked in water for 72 hours or more, it should be replaced. However, it might be worth your time to talk to SERVPRO because they have been known to salvage water damaged carpets.

If the synthetic fibers on the underside of your carpet crumble into dust after your carpet is dry and cleaned, this is a good sign that your carpet should be replaced. Although carpet backing made from manmade polypropylene or natural jute fiber is mildew resistant, its binders will break down when subjected to water for excessive amounts of time.

If you have done your best to clean your carpet after water damage and are still noticing lingering odors? It might be time to tear it out and start over with new padding and carpet or call SERVPRO for an expert’s opinion on whether it’s worth saving?

How Does an Air Mover Work to Dry My Carpet?

Air movers work by increasing the evaporation rate by generating airflow over and under the carpet at the surface level. They force the moisture trapped inside the carpet into a vapor that replaces the moist air with drier air, allowing for a faster and more natural drying solution for carpets subjected to water damage. For an expert’s opinion and professional carpet cleaning from water damage, call SERVPRO of Sullivan and South Ulster Counties at (845) 791-7647.

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