Preventing Water Damage to Your Carpet: Expert Tips
Water damage can be a nightmare for your carpets, especially in regions with frequent rainfall. To safeguard your carpets from severe water damage, consider these comprehensive tips:
1. Swift Water Removal
Time is of the essence when it comes to water damage. Act promptly by enlisting professional help to extract the water within 24 to 48 hours of the incident. Professionals possess the necessary skills to evaluate the situation accurately and take swift, effective action.
2. Evaluate Restoration
Resist assuming that replacing the carpet is your sole option after water damage. Depending on the extent and source of the damage, restoration might be a viable alternative. Key factors, such as the type of water involved (clean or contaminated) and the presence of mold, significantly influence the feasibility of restoration.
If the water source was clean, restoration becomes more plausible. However, if the water is contaminated, perhaps from sources like overflowing toilets, salvaging the carpet might not be feasible. An evaluation by a professional is vital to make an informed decision.
3. Thorough Drying
Comprehensive drying is essential to thwart mold growth and further deterioration. Employ fans consistently for about a week, and contemplate high-powered drying fans or dehumidifiers if circumstances warrant. Dehumidifiers effectively expel excess moisture from both the air and the carpet, expediting the drying process.
4. Relocate Furniture
Furniture is susceptible to water damage and can obscure the true extent of the carpet's water-related issues. Temporarily remove all furniture from the impacted area to enable a thorough inspection and prevent potential mold buildup.
Should you encounter water damage, rely on a reputable carpet cleaning company like ours. We specialize in managing emergencies like water damage, offering adept carpet restoration and cleaning services
Potential Health Risks Can be Avoided
Rugs can trap allergens and germs and potentially increasing the risk of an asthma attack and other issues. Sanitizing your rugs reduces allergens and removes unhealthy bacteria—all part of having a healthy home. Potential health risks that may be caused by a "dusty home" include learning disabilities, cognitive problems and weight gain. Rugs require professional care—dirt can build up in hard to clean areas. We use a unique, long-lasting carpet cleaning process that is both natural and healthy for your pets and children.We are Specialists in Antique as Well as New Area Rugs
All rugs are thoroughly inspected before the cleaning process begins. Our unique 7 step process will remove the dirt and grit that builds up between the fibers—the main cause of rugs wearing out.We Clean Many Types of Area Rugs
- Wool
- Cotton
- Jute & Sisal
- Polyester
- Viscose
- Hemp
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- Superior equipment - that means a quality job is done in a time and cost-effective manner.
- Our technicians are highly trained and top-rated professionals in their job.
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