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Jacksonville FL Flood Damage Carpet

Ever since I owned my first home and was the victim of a carpet ravaging spill (from a clothes washer that had simply had enough), I’ve become a big fan of hardwood floors.  Trying to clean up and repair a flood damage carpet is kind of like trying to put toothpaste back in the tube.

If you’re faced with a flood damaged carpet, and for some reason you just have to have it restored properly, the news is good.  It can be done successfully if a) the carpet has been wet for less than 48 hours, and b) the carpet isn’t wet as the result of sewage or other similar contaminates.  However, time is of the essence, and it is important that you move quickly.

First of all, locate the source of the water and shut it off.  This will not only prevent further damage but also let you know exactly what kind of water you are dealing with.  You should also shut off all electricity to the damaged area.  Better yet, play it safe and shut off the electricity to the whole home while performing repairs.  It’s just safer that way. 

Remove the excess water using shop-vacs or pumps, then use fans and blowers and dehumidifiers to finish removing moisture from the surfaces.  A digital moisture meter will tell you when humidity levels are back to normal.

The operative word in this whole operation is “dry”; all surfaces must be completely dried out before any further repair work can be performed.

For fastest and most efficient results, contact your local water damage restoration company today.