It got wet with clean water not like a storm.
Drying soaked carpets.
Then it s time to extract the water from the carpet.
Wet carpet can be a perfect breeding ground for mold especially if the air is humid and the water remains in place longer than 48 hours.
I have pulled up the carper all the way where i can see dry concrete.
Spread several towels over the wet carpet.
Wet carpet can become a real problem if it is left untreated and getting the moisture out in time can save you time and money.
When they are completely saturated replace with dry towels.
It is best to deal with a wet carpet as quickly as possible to stop this from happening.
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Should i be concerned about mold if i don t replace the drywall.
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Rent a carpet cleaner water extractor from your local hardware store.
But what do i do about the wall.
In bare feet walk up and down the surface of the towels.
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How to dry wet carpet.
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I know i have to dry out the floor padding and carpet.
Instead rent an extractor if available or carpet cleaner an air mover fan or two and a large commercial dehumidifier.
This is the easiest and most effective way to remove water from a saturated carpet.
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Do i need to rip out the drywall that got wet.
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