[tor-bugs] #14640 [Agile]: Carpet Care Tips Flood Damage

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#14640: Carpet Care Tips Flood Damage
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 Reporter:  carpetcleanercardiff@…               |          Owner:
     Type:  enhancement                          |  mikeperry
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 Carpet Care Tips:  Flood Damage

 We have seen it time and again – damaged carpeting due to flooding.
 Regardless of whether you had a water pipe break in your home or
 experienced some weather-related flooding, the water damage that you
 endure can frustrate you and put quite a dent in your pocket.  However,
 there are a few things that you can do early in the process to help save
 your carpeting and limit the damage that has been done by standing water.
 Many homeowners make the mistake in assuming that carpeting that has been
 flooding is a “lost cause” and should be immediately replaced.
 This is the truth if you don’t act quickly.  Take the following
 steps when your carpeting has been flooded, and you’ll drastically
 increase your chances of saving your carpeting, and ultimately quite a bit
 of money.
 Initial Steps
 So, you came home from work only to find that a pipe beneath the sink in
 your hall bathroom has given way?  Once you have finished cursing under
 your breath, immediately move toward opening as many blinds or curtains as
 possible.  Nothing evaporates water like sunlight, so you’ll want to
 expose as much of the damaged area to as many hours of sunlight as
 possible.
 Once you have “flooded” your house with sunlight, it’s
 time to consider the removal of the carpeting itself.  If this is
 possible, and you’ll definitely need help as it will be heavy given
 the water retention, do your best to remove the carpeting from the room
 and bring it outside.  Lay it flat in your driveway, or anywhere that is
 level and directly in the sun.
 Carpet Cleaning To the Rescue
 Carpet cleaning services can be very important when trying to save your
 carpeting from extensive water damage.  The fibers that make up your
 carpet do not last long under these conditions, and once mildew and
 rotting begins to set in, not only will it need to be replaced, but
 you’ll spend weeks getting rid of the smell.  The tools that carpet
 cleaners use are perfect for sucking standing water out of a carpeted
 room.  The wet/dry vacuums that many utilise can be a life-saver in this
 situation.  Reputable carpet cleaners will assist in the removal of the
 moisture from the carpeting, and if you act quickly, even the padding.
 The fees associated with such a service do not come close to the costs of
 replacing the carpets, that’s for sure!
 If the carpeting has already been removed from the house, have them
 extract the water while on the cement of your driveway.  If it
 hasn’t been, be sure that they are drying your carpets properly.
 Some carpet cleaners Brisbane may dry your carpet but fail to get the
 moisture from the padding.  This will ultimately ruin your carpeting, and
 render any efforts you have made up to this point useless.
 Restoration Carpet Cleaning Services
 Some carpet cleaning  Sydney services have specialized equipment and
 treatments that can help you to restore your carpets after flooding.   If
 you have dried them out properly, all that is left to do is treat them to
 bring them back to life.  Handle this selection process much as would if
 you were choosing just a carpet cleaner, as expertise will vary and
 experience isn’t equal across the board.
 Water damage is a huge concern when trying to keep your carpeting looking
 new and lush.  Follow the steps outlined above when you first learn of the
 situation and call a local carpet cleaning Brisbane  service immediately.
 Don’t choose just anyone, however.  Take a few moments to find the
 right skill set for your particular problem.  If you handle everything
 properly, you won’t be shopping for new carpet in the days that
 follow.

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