Why Can't I Do My Own Water Removal for My Carpet?

10/29/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage can quickly affect the carpets in your home. Contact our certified team 24/7 for effective water removal efforts.

DIY efforts can leave water behind in your Merrimack carpet, SERVPRO can remove the water completely

When water damage happens in a home that includes carpeting, the timer starts ticking on the damage. This is because water degrades rapidly, and after 48 hours, the carpet will most likely be damaged and require removal and disposal.

What is the Difference Between DIY and Professional Water Extraction?

DIY water removal in Merrimack homes using standard household tools such as wet/dry vacs or mops has the potential to leave water behind. Other problems that can occur are:

• Inability to extract water from under carpet can ruin the pad and backing
• Tile and floating floors with water trapped underneath can delaminate
• Cannot get water that migrated behind walls
• Inadequate removal can lead to foul odors or mold growth

The professional extraction equipment used by SERVPRO gets chosen based on the type of surfaces they are working on. The techs use various types of extraction methods for the best outcome, using guidelines from the IICRC Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification. For example, their portable pumps have the pulling power to remove deeply embedded water within both carpet and padding.

Drying Methods to Save Carpet

After the water removal efforts, the drying process is another difference. Household fans do not have the power that professional drying equipment possesses. Additionally, the techs use specialized methods to dry the carpet in place, such as floating. This application involves loosening one side of the carpet and positioning air movers to force air underneath. This dries the carpet from the bottom up.

When a small area of the carpet is affected by water, the techs also utilize tenting. A plastic barrier gets positioned over the damaged area, and the air is directed into the wet carpet. In both applications, dehumidification equipment gets used to grab airborne water vapor and port it away.

SERVPRO of Merrimack at (603) 262-9293 stands ready to help local properties with water removal needs 24/7.