Carpet Water Damage
Carpet water damage can happen to anyone. If you live in Minnesota, then you know we’ve had a lot of precipitation this year. Minnesota has received 34.02 inches of precipitation year-to-date, which exceeds our normal year-to-date averages. If you live in the south metro, you have seen 37.5 inches of precipitation which is over 25 inches more than the 11.9 average from previous years.
Mpls-St. Paul Int’l Airport has totaled 34 inches of total precipitation so far this year and its average is normally 8.9. This means there are many people dealing with carpet water damage.
If your home has lovely carpeting, you will want to safeguard your investment. While most brands of well-made carpets last for well over a decade with regular care, unexpected carpet water damage holds the potential to significantly shorten the useful lifespan of these assets. Calling in a professional and addressing the issue promptly, can save you time and money.
Sources of Carpet Water Damage
Water damages carpets in a variety of ways and the type of carpeting matters. For example, some manufacturers produce low cost “outdoor” carpeting for mud rooms, decks, and sun rooms; they design these products to withstand some contact with moisture. However, most types of carpets don’t fare well in damp environments. Even supposed water-resistant outdoor carpeting sometimes sustains carpet water damage.
Contact with very hot water during cleaning causes some fabric dyes to fade, which produces discolored or mottled areas of carpeting. Accidental water staining also occurs as a result of plumbing or roof leaks. One of the most serious forms of carpet water damage results from flooding. If water enters the lower levels of a home and remains there for an extended period of time, it holds the potential to completely destroy submerged floor coverings.
Rapid Water Extraction and Cleaning May Preserve Carpeting
When homeowners detect water intrusions promptly, then they may have a limited window of opportunity to obtain rapid remediation assistance. Some specialized cleaning companies possess equipment designed to quickly extract high volumes of water from carpeting and upholstery. If the water doesn’t include impurities and the property owner-initiated water extraction without delay, in some cases remediation firms can conduct cleaning in time to prevent permanent carpet damage.
Skilled cleaners at Advanced Carpet Restoration may help homeowners preserve damp carpets and other floor coverings. In other cases, we may recommend replacing damaged carpeting after completely drying and disinfecting the location. The bottom line: the nature and extent of carpet water damage proves pivotal in terms of implementing an optimal remediation strategy.
Persistently Wet Carpeting: A Problem
During recent years, problems caused by persistently moist carpeting have received increased media attention. Wet carpets may allow molds and mildews to thrive in indoor locations. Carpet water damage may ultimately contribute to a deterioration in the quality of circulating interior air inside a residence.
This situation imposes hardships on people who suffer from certain types of chronic health conditions. It also causes discomfort to individuals who experience allergic reactions to mildew or mold spores. Most experts recommend taking steps to prevent persistently wet carpets. Waterproofing the site to prevent water intrusions coupled with removing mold damaged carpeting may help in improving interior air quality.
Avoid Carpet Water Damage
By taking steps to prevent water damage to carpeting and upholstery, property owners maintain more comfortable, healthier living spaces. Damp carpets remain at higher risk for promoting the growth of molds and mildews. Water damage sometimes causes the premature loss of lovely carpeting, depriving homeowners of an important asset.