How Can Water Get Removed From Old Carpets In Wilmington Homes?

2/4/2022 (Permalink)

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Aging Carpets Rarely Fare Well Against Water Damage in Wilmington Properties. 

Carpets are among the most common flooring in area homes, so they quickly become damaged after water emergencies. Rapidly spreading moisture and water damage effects can overwhelm carpets and padding, so our team works fast to preserve this flooring if possible.  

Evaluating The Damage

When carpets are part of water cleanup in Wilmington homes, a careful evaluation of the material must take place. We can inspect this flooring to determine its salvageability, including:

• Condition of the carpet
• Moisture detection for nearby surfaces
• Pooling concerns
• Degradation signs

Removing Surface Water

Before the carpet can be cleaned or the padding extracted, any standing surface water must first be addressed. Once water saturates the rug, it does not immediately penetrate semi-porous materials used in the subflooring like plywood and OSB board. Quickly addressing this surface water can prevent more significant harm. Wet vacuums and carpet wands can effectively pull out this moisture.  

Intricate Extraction Approaches

There are many times where surface material extraction is not enough. While carpet wands continue to be one of the standards in water removal from carpets and the padding underneath, weighted extractors can also be a powerful tool to help. 

Drying When Possible

While there are times when carpets, especially older ones, must be replaced after prolonged moisture exposure, drying can also be a feasible option in some scenarios. With successful extraction, floating the carpet can simultaneously dry the upper carpet layer and the padding with infused warm air from low-profile centrifugal air movers. 

Old construction materials and flooring options in area homes can be targets for water and flood damage. The longer these elements remain exposed to standing water and moisture, the greater the degradation and ruin. Aging carpet is one such material that could become quickly compromised by saturation. Our SERVPRO of Brandywine / Wilmington team can help with effective drying and cleanup and even replacement when you call (302) 762-8080.