What to Do If Your Area is Flooded
Nobody plans to have their property or building flooded. Coming home after a day out or arriving at work first thing in morning and experiencing the shock of flooding is enough to overwhelm anybody. Knowing what action to take to get the situation under control can be stressful but it is important to not go into a state of panic. The first thing to do is to figure out where the water is coming from before you tackle any other issues like structural or carpet drying. Once you determine what the cause is, stop the source of the flooding, if possible or necessary. It is always best to go for the closest water supply and shut it off, as if it is coming from a source like a burst hot water main or cracked pipe, trying to repair it will be too dangerous. If the issue is coming from any storm damage, especially if there is structural damage, then a builder or a repairer may need to be contacted. Once you have handled the initial issue, the next thing is to ensure that your family and any valuables are safe from the damage. Excess water can be dangerous, especially for little ones and pets, and if there is a risk for any further damage or issues; you want everything out of the path as much as possible. Time is always of the essence to prevent further damage from happening from flooding, so for those in the wider Sydney area, being able to contact a twenty-four, seven, three hundred and sixty-five day a year service, like our services at Mr Flood, to assist with everything from carpet drying to restoration is a service that should be taken advantage of. Dr Flood can help you not only restore your property, but you can speak to a technician or in person about what to do next.
Carpet Drying Tips
If you find yourself in a situation where you have flood damage, the carpet may seem like it will be the first thing you will be saying good bye to. The good news is that fast action can save your carpet so rather than waiting to see if your insurance covers replacing your carpet, there are ways you can help protect your carpet from taking any more damage. Contacting the twenty-four, seven experts in emergency flood damage should be the first action to take but while you wait there are things that you can do. Try your best to remove the water as fast as possible. Removing any water that is on the surface level can be done if you have a wet/dry vacuum. Do not take risk of using any heaters or vacuums that are not designed for water as you can risk electrocution. Towels are also quite ineffective as well so it is always best to wait for a professional. Once the carpet drying process has been done, hiring a steam cleaning service is recommended. Steam cleaning and deodorizing can make sure that none of the wet carpet smell is left lingering on the carpet or the underlay. The quicker you are able to get the carpet drying process underway, the less smell there will be to deal with. As flooding can really leave its mark in a space, installing even temporary air movers along with dehumidifiers to circulate the fresh, dry air and take any moisture and dampness out of it.
Professional Carpet Drying Service
One of the biggest issues when a building or property gets flooded is the effect it has on the carpet. The carpet drying process can take a lot longer and is a lot harder to clean up than floorboards or tiles thus having a process that is both thorough and effective is important. Along with the issues of being unable to use the area that contains the wet carpet, there are other issues that come with not having the carpet drying process implemented properly. Water can damage the carpet, as well as soak through to the underlays and this can leave a terrible smell that will make the area very uncomfortable to reside in. It is also a prime area for mould growth, which can be dangerous to the health of those around. That is why it is best to contact a professional in the instance of flooding or wet carpet. The best method for carpet drying follows a scientific process, that involves two stages. These stages simultaneously utilising water extraction and then uses air movers with dehumidification. This process is not only an effective and fast carpet drying method, it allows the area to be used almost immediately after it is finished so if you do not have to worry about having an area of the house that is uninhabitable or if it is in your workplace, you can be back to functioning as normal as soon as possible.
Avoiding Mould and Wet Carpet Smell
It may be tempting to try and save some money by attempting to carpet drying process yourself, but at the end of the day it may cost you more than money. Water damage can cause havoc with carpet if not addressed effectively, which means that wet carpet smell can remain for some time and even mould can grow if not taken care of. Wet carpet smell is not inherently dangerous but it does make living or working areas quite uncomfortable to inhabit. By engaging with a professional for the carpet drying process, you can reduce the chances of the smell lingering. Otherwise the only way to get rid of it will be replace the whole carpet, which could have been avoided if a professional carpet drying process was implemented from the start. In the worst-case scenario, the wet and humid surface of wet carpet and other structures that are not dried professionally after flooding, can cause the growth of mould. Mould can potentially cause major health issues, especially to those who are allergic, and can even cause structural damage, which in-turn creates even more of a safety concern. That is why if you experience flooding, contacting a professional service like Mr Flood can ensure not only will your carpet be safe but you, your family or those in your building or workplace will be too. Our carpet drying process if efficient, effective and comes highly-recommended by our clientele.
