What is the Best Way to Get a Large Amount Water Out of Carpets in Carol Stream Homes?

5/7/2020 (Permalink)

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Fast Action by SERVPRO can Remove any Amount of Water From Your Residential Carol Stream Home 

An appliance like a washing machine, dishwasher or hot water tank can deliver copious amounts of water onto a floor in short order. The water runs rapidly under flooring and within the structure. That creates one of the most significant issues for cleanup, as it is difficult to extract and dry areas of the home that are difficult to reach with conventional tools such as mops wet/dry vacs. Problems with inadequate water cleanup in Carol Stream can lead to:  

• Softening of building materials such as sheetrock
• Warping of hardwood elements
• Loosened tile
• Foul odors 

Is There a Better Way to Water Damaged Carpet in Than Fans? 

The step before setting up fans is the most important when it comes to handling water damage in Carol Stream properties? The extraction of the water goes a long way towards lessening the drying time. SERVPRO technicians use special attachments on their extraction equipment to pull up the maximum amount of moisture from any surface, including thick pile carpets.  

A significant difference from DIY and professional remediation gets seen during cleanup is the pulling power of the water removal equipment assists in reducing the amount of moisture left within the carpet, area rugs, and other porous objects. SERVPRO technicians commonly do several "dry" passes with their extractor wands to ensure the maximum amount of water gets removed before moving on to the drying phase of mitigation.  

Specialized Tactics for Drying Carpet  

The restoration of a wet carpet in Carol Stream never gets done precisely the same way. There are numerous factors that weigh-in for the best application of drying methods for the best outcome. The fibers that make up the carpet play a big role in determining the type of drying and cleaning techniques the technicians use. Common determinants are: 

• Results of testing to ascertain fiber types
• Whether or not heat or specific solutions have the potential to damage carpet
• If the fibers have the probability of bleeding 
• Reactionary factors to cleaning agents  

Different Drying Methods Get Used for Various Loss Situations 

Household fans cannot adequately dry a carpet. At best, the tips of the fibers get dried, and the airflow does nothing regarding moisture at lower levels within the carpet and pad. SERVPRO techs utilize different setups depending on the level of dryness required for the restoration of the carpet.  

When only a small portion of the carpet gets affected, the techs create a plastic tent over the wet area and direct the airflow from the air movers within. Dehumidification equipment also gets connected to capture the moisture as it rises and dries the carpet down within the tented environment.  

Floating a carpet is one of the most frequently seen applications used on carpet. It is thorough and straightforward. The techs detach one side of the carpet and direct air movers underneath. The air forces the carpet to "float" and dries it from the bottom backing upwards. Carpet floating is another way to remove moisture and avoid secondary issues due to the rapid drying. 

The technicians try to leave the carpet in place; however, in cases where the subfloor requires drying, the carpet can get moved to another area for drying and cleaning. While the subfloor gets dried, the carpet gets prepped for reinstallation whenever possible to save the homeowner the cost of replacing it. 

How Do I Get Water Stains Out of My Carpet? 

Unfortunately, water loss to a carpet often leaves behind a calling card in the form of water stains. This situation often happens as a result of water coming through a ceiling and picking up dirt and dust from an attic or floor joist before seeping into the carpet below. As part of their restoration services certification, SERVPRO technicians undergo extensive training for handling this scenario.  

One of the easiest methods involves resetting the carpet in the vicinity of the stain and drying it. Specific cleaning agents may be needed to lift out stubborn stains from the fibers. Sometimes, manual cleaning is not enough. Our techs have access to professional-grade steam cleaning equipment that uses hot water extraction. This form of cleaning gets chosen because it leaves behind no residues and can work to revive flattened fibers and refresh the carpet. Staining is more challenging than merely removing soiled materials from the carpet fiber. Discolorations, bleeding, other instances can be too stubborn for restoration.   

SERVPRO of Carol Stream / East Bloomingdale at (630) 830-6236 is available 24/7 to handle large or small water damage restoration services needed in your home. The team arrives quickly and turns around the loss to both the structure and contents through their advanced equipment and cleaning methods.