Drying Out Carpet Padding

Now lay the carpeting back down flat so that it doesn t dry bunched up.

Drying out carpet padding.

Grab the fibers on the carpet only you can also use pliers to get a good grip. When you leave moisture sitting in a warm dark place these toxins will invade your home and once moisture and mold permeate a carpet pad it s impossible to eradicate. The first step to drying out carpet padding and carpeting post flood is actually removing the water. Carpet padding is like a sponge and will absorb a lot of water but it will not dry out.

Once you have the pad pulled up dispose of it immediately. Unattended wet carpet is prone to mold and mildew. Leaving wet carpet sitting risks not only damaging the carpet and the padding beneath but risks damaging your subfloor as well. 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.

Drying your carpet padding isn t a complicated procedure but it will take time to adequately accomplish. 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. After you ve extracted as much water as possible peel the carpet back. 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.

So if you were to reuse the padding it will be damp and begin to mildew grow mold and smell under the carpeting. Once complete check under your carpet and ensure the pad has been completely dried out. A dehumidifier in a closed room will pull out water fast and can be rented from rental companies. Make sure they are all pointed in the areas of moisture to effectively pull out any water from the padding.

Put on your rubber or work gloves and a pair of safety glasses. Cut the pad into strips roll it up and haul it outside. Most people actually recommend getting rid of the carpet padding when it gets wet because it is made out of a foam like material that acts like a sponge. Step 1 turn on the air conditioner to begin removing moisture from the air and carpet padding.

Start in a corner where it s easiest to pull back. With a larger carpet expose the padding so it can dry. Method 4 drying wet carpet wall to wall.