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Your friend's best friend's cousin might sound like your best bet for an inexpensive, quick repair, but it might be smarter to hire the professionals. A few years ago, I made the mistake of listening to some friend's advice on working with an unlicensed contractor, and I have been regretting that choice for years. In addition to leaving behind wet walls and a damaged interior, the unskilled contractors that I worked with also showed up late and were difficult to get a hold of. My blog is all about helping you to choose the best contractors for the job, so that you can get on with your life.

4 Steps To Prevent Mold From Growing In Your Carpets After Water Damage

10 October 2017
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If water has damaged your home and your carpet, there are steps you can take to save your carpet. You need to act quickly if you want to save your carpet and prevent mold from taking over your carpet.

#1 Get Rid Of The Water As Fast As Possible

The first thing you need to do is get rid of the water inside of your home as quickly as possible. One of the best ways to get rid of excess water in your home is to use a wet/dry vacuum to suck up all the water in your home. Even if you only have a few inches of water in your home, this is still the most effective way to get rid of the water inside of your house as quickly as possible.

#2 Use Lots Of Fans To Dry Out The Carpet

Once you get rid of the water, you need to start the drying process. Keep in mind that it is going to take around a week for the carpet and flooring to fully dry out. Set up fans around the area where the water damaged occurred. Keep them running twenty-four hours a day for about a week.

You may want to rent high-powered fans to help with the drying process. The fans will keep the air fresh in your home as the carpets dry and will help prevent mold from developing in your carpet.

#3 Utilize A Dehumidifier

To dry out your carpets, you need to remove all the moisture inside of them. The most effective way to do this, after using a wet/dry vacuum, is with a dehumidifier. A dehumidifier will help remove the moisture in the room as it evaporates from the carpets.

 Running a dehumidifier while running fans will speed up the drying process for your carpets and flooring. Removing all the extra moisture from the air will help prevent mold and mildew from growing in your carpets as they dry out.

#4 Remove Carpet Padding

Drying out carpet padding is often tougher than drying out your carpet. It is often best to just remove the carpet padding from under your carpet. Carpet padding can really trap moisture and lead to mold and mildew growth and development. Pulling out the carpet padding will allow your carpet to dry effectively. Replacing carpet padding costs a lot less than replacing your carpet.

Prevent your carpet from developing mold and mildew by vacuuming up the water, using fans and dehumidifiers to dry out your carpet and pulling out the carpet padding. Contact local water damage restoration services for more information and assistance.