Dry Out Carpet Padding

Carpet padding is like a sponge and will absorb a lot of water but it will not dry out.

Dry out carpet padding.

With a wet vac remove the water thoroughly same as above with a. Steam cleaning wet carpet removes any toxins and deodorizes it. The best way to dry wet carpet is by using a wet dry vacuum if you don t have one you can rent one from a local hardware store. A dehumidifier in a closed room will pull out water fast and can be rented from rental companies.

Cut the pad into strips roll it up and haul it outside. The first step to drying out carpet padding and carpeting post flood is actually removing the water. Replace it to prevent the main carpet from becoming saturated with mold. Now lay the carpeting back down flat so that it doesn t dry bunched up.

Once the water is out peel back the carpeting watch out for those rusted sharp nails on the tackless stripping and remove the wet pad. Be it an overly wet carpet cleaning flood or other water damage the carpet padding must dry thoroughly to eliminate foul odors mold and mildew growth. Accidents happen that result in the saturation of your carpet padding with water or liquids that require you to dry the padding. So if you were to reuse the padding it will be damp and begin to mildew grow mold and smell under the carpeting.

Blow air between carpet and padding. In most cases where water has saturated your carpet your carpet padding is a goner.