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25 January 2013

Taking Care of Water Damaged Carpet

By Hedrick Lepsch


For people who are living on or near the eastern coast, hurricanes are an occurrence which happen on a yearly basis. These massive storms do millions of dollars of damage in a year, and have the potential to be quite deadly to anyone unlucky enough to be caught in them.

Along with the immediate destruction which can come from the fluid ruining many things which it comes in contact with and the harm it does to dry things like paper and walls, this disaster also has a more sinister effect. This effect is one which is much longer lasting.

A pipe has burst, the water is everywhere. The kids are crying now, which does nothing but add to the already rising level of water at home. After frantically running around for thirty minutes, you finally figured out how to turn off the water to your home. It wasn't easy.

Now all the doors are open, the fans are blowing at full power, the buckets have been filled and emptied, and every available bath towel is laid out on the carpet trying to soak all the leftover moisture out of the carpet. You've done so much.

Symptoms of adverse health can include difficulty breathing, heart palpitations, dizziness, and confusion. Put simply, these elements can easily contaminate a home.

When it all comes down to it, being prepared for hurricanes and living through them is a big part of life in this area of the United States. It can be an intimidating prospect, but there is a lot that people can do in order to get through the experienced safely.

The most important thing of all is to be aware, and be ready to react when the time comes to do so. There is a lot of stress and strain and fear which is involved in going through one of these events, so it is always best to know what to do ahead of the fact.

Focus your dehumidifiers on any wood surfaces that have gotten warped. Although the protective coatings that are often painted on top of the wood, it still needs to be dried as soon as possible to avoid warping and rotting. Bring your dehumidifier over after drying the floor thoroughly. Bring your fans over to the drywall.

You will need to get industrial fans and heaters to dry everything in a room out, and it is essential that everything be completely dry. Any residual moisture brings with it the risk of unwanted growth.

Completely dry out the base of the floor, and then begin drying the padding and the carpet. It is important to keep these units suspended and not laying down while they are drying out, so use chairs or ladders or footstools to keep them upright. This process is one which can take a long time. The key to the whole situation is having powerful fans which never cease with the air they are blowing to dry things out.

Other preparations should include being able to shore up your house, an evacuation plan, and staying tuned to official channels in order to know what to do. Raleigh fire damage restoration may be effective, but it is also practical to prevent it from ever happening.




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