What is the Best Way to Dry a Carpet?
In the event of a flood, it is necessary to dry out all standing water as quickly as possible. This will, unfortunately mean drying up water from inside your carpet as well as outside. In almost all cases drying a wet carpet quickly can cause mould and mildew growth – both of which can be an expensive repair job – so you must ensure that you do not dry the carpet too quickly.
Here Are Some Tips for Drying a Wet Carpet Quickly:
If the water has been sitting more than 48 hours, cut all of the padding and backing out of the area. If there's no padding between the carpet fibers and the floor, air can circulate better and drying will be faster.
Pull up furniture or anything else resting on the wet carpet so that airflow reaches every part of it. Wet spots under heavy furniture will lon...