How To Deal With Carpet Water Damage

Unfortunately, carpet water damage is a relatively common occurrence across many parts of Australia. Caused by flooding and burst pipes, wet carpets can easily become damaged beyond repair. If your carpets have suffered water damage, it's important to take immediate action to save them and prevent the damage from spreading.

Hopefully, it goes without saying that the first thing you should do is remove the source of water. This may mean calling out a plumber to fix a burst pipe and shutting off your water supply. It's also a good idea to shut off your electricity supply to protect yourself from electrical injuries.

The first thing you'll need to do is secure the area where the water damage is. This means moving furniture, electricals, and other items away from the spot that's suffered water damage to reduce the chance of the damage spreading and keep yourself safe. It's especially important to keep cables and electronic devices unplugged and well out of the way of the water.

Get the windows open and ventilate your home as much as you can. This reduces the chance of dampness and moisture in the air causing damage to the structure of your home or causing wallpaper to peel. This also reduces the risk of mould growth within your home.

As soon as possible, remove as much of the water from the carpet as you can. Whether the water has come from a burst pipe or flooding, it's likely not very clean, which means that leaving it to air dry may leave a stain or a bad smell. Use a mop and highly absorbent sponges to soak up as much of the remaining water as you can.

If you can, lift the carpet to access the underlay underneath and allow the floor to dry. You can also use a powerful dehumidifier to extract water droplets from the air. If water damage is extensive, renting an industrial dehumidifier could help you to dry out carpets, walls, and floors.

Once you've removed all of the water from your carpet and surrounding structure, use a professional-grade disinfectant and a deodorising treatment to remove any bad smells left behind from the water and clean the carpet thoroughly. 

If you're concerned about mould growth, use a professional-grade anti-mould product to prevent mould from growing. While you're treating and cleaning your carpets, keep foot traffic over the affected area minimal and keep valuable items and electronics well out of the way.

If you're not confident that you can deal with the water damage yourself, call professionals as soon as possible. They will have the skills, experience, and equipment needed to act quickly and reduce the spread of water damage in your home, potentially rescuing carpets, floors, and other furnishings.

This is the most reliable way to recover your carpets in the event of water damage. If you're looking for professional cleaning services in Yeppoon and surrounds, call us at Revive Cleaning & Restoration today on 07 4939 7377.