Remove Water From Carpet Padding

You re going to want to try to dry the pad without removing the carpet especially if the pad seems to have only gotten a little damp and the subfloor seems dry.

Remove water from carpet padding.

Blow air between carpet and padding. Turn the shop vacuum to the wet setting and run it over the carpet. A dehumidifier in a closed room will pull out water fast and can be rented from rental companies. Cut the pad into strips roll it up and haul it outside.

Fans bleach and cleaners. Replace it to prevent the main carpet from becoming saturated with mold. Get the rolled up carpet out of the house. Allow the water to sit a few minutes and loosen the glue.

In most cases where water has saturated your carpet your carpet padding is a goner. The tools are simple. Pour mineral water on areas of padding glued to the floor. Ideally as soon as possible you should remove the carpet from the tack strip and discard padding.

Press down on the nozzle to draw water from the base of the carpet and the carpet pad emptying the liquid reservoir when it becomes full. You can also use warm water mixed with dish liquid paint thinner or vinegar. If the weather is hot dry and sunny you can try drying it yourself by rolling it out on your driveway. Consider using a dehumidifier to remove even more moisture from the atmosphere.

Red cross officials say many homeowners can get rid of the mold just fine after a flood but it will require a bit of elbow grease. The same cannot be said for wet padding especially in greywater floods. Steam cleaning wet carpet removes any toxins and deodorizes it. The sooner you start cleaning up after water damage the sooner you can stop mold from growing under your carpet.