I have roughly a 2 x 3 ft area in my living room carpet that got wet during some severe thunderstorms last week (rain actually seeped in through the shut windows). Anyways, how do I get this water out of my carpet? I tried just using paper towels to soak up the water and have gone through an entire roll on one spot, and it's still wet!! (dryer than before, but still wet). Is there a quick fix household remedy? I'll totally appreciate it! Please let me know!
2007-08-28 10:32:26 · 12 answers · asked by riddler 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
if you have a wet/dry vac use it. also bring fans into the room. You are running the risk of mold. your best solution might be to pull up the carpet just in that area so that your sub floor can dry out as well.
you may have to rent a knee kicker to get the carpet back down, but please pull back the carpet and padding in this area so that it can air dry. this will take a couple of days, but once it's over your carpet, padding and sub floor should be fine.
2007-08-28 10:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need something to extract the water. Borrow a wet/dry vac or rent a carpet cleaning machine. And do it soon, before any mildew can start growing. The water will not be able to evaporate on it's own before it does permanent damage. After extracting the water, point several fans at the carpet and leave them on high until the carpet is dry.
And please do not use a blow dryer. With that amount of water, you'll only dry the surface of the carpet leaving the foam beneath wet and rotting.
2007-08-28 10:39:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the water is coming down and just directly pooling in one spot. it sounds like the very top of the windshield has a leak and some of the sealant has gone from around the glass. Cause if it is only wetting the carpet in one spot it has to come from some where. Best thing to do is get someone to spray a water hose on top of the car while your inside and if it is coming from the top you will find out. An extreme test would be to go through a car wash but I would do so with alot of caution and some towels if you think the leak is really bad. If you want to find out where it is coming from your going to have to recreate the situation and try to observe it as it happens. Hope this works for you good luck.
2016-04-02 04:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a shampooer, use that without releasing any fluids.
You can also you a wet/dry vacuum. Suck it up till dry.
Or, rent a shampooer and just suck up the water.
If all else fails, call a professional in.
Keep your AC running to remove humidity in the room.
Put a fan near area to help dry it.
2007-08-28 10:37:22 · answer #4 · answered by Mom of 2 great boys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd use a shop vac or a carpet steam machine without fluid in it (use it to suck up the water.).
I would also check to see if your window is properly sealed....it should not leak like that. I would be afraid of possible water damage behind the walls.
2007-08-28 16:39:31 · answer #5 · answered by G.V. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shop Vac
2007-08-28 10:36:17 · answer #6 · answered by Ann D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a carpet cleaner to suck the water out of the carpet. If you don't have one you can rent one.
2007-08-28 10:39:18 · answer #7 · answered by Aunt Doobie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u just got to keep absorbing the water up try using towels instead of paper ones
2007-08-28 10:36:35 · answer #8 · answered by sleepwalker69 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's really sopping, you could rent a wet/dry vac. If it's not, you could aim box fans at the spot. That will help dry it quicker.
2007-08-28 10:41:50 · answer #9 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a wet/dry vacuum, or run a dehumidifyer for a couple of days.
2007-09-01 04:45:08 · answer #10 · answered by Waiting for Change 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋