Remove Water From Carpet Padding

Press down on the nozzle to draw water from the base of the carpet and the carpet pad emptying the liquid reservoir when it becomes full.

Remove water from carpet padding.

The sooner you start cleaning up after water damage the sooner you can stop mold from growing under your carpet. You re going to want to try to dry the pad without removing the carpet especially if the pad seems to have only gotten a little damp and the subfloor seems dry. If the weather is hot dry and sunny you can try drying it yourself by rolling it out on your driveway. The same cannot be said for wet padding especially in greywater floods.

Blow air between carpet and padding. You can also use warm water mixed with dish liquid paint thinner or vinegar. A dehumidifier in a closed room will pull out water fast and can be rented from rental companies. Steam cleaning wet carpet removes any toxins and deodorizes it.

Red cross officials say many homeowners can get rid of the mold just fine after a flood but it will require a bit of elbow grease. Vacuum the carpet with a shop vacuum for large spills. Ideally as soon as possible you should remove the carpet from the tack strip and discard padding. Get the rolled up carpet out of the house.

The tools are simple. Fans bleach and cleaners. 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. Pour mineral water on areas of padding glued to the floor.

Allow the water to sit a few minutes and loosen the glue. Turn the shop vacuum to the wet setting and run it over the carpet. Cut the pad into strips roll it up and haul it outside. Carpet padding is essentially a giant sponge and can absorb all manner of bacteria and harmful substances from floodwater.