Imagine you’re walking into your home and your carpet has been drowned in a murky sea of water. The panic sets in when you realize that your carpet is drowning under a sea of murky water. Do not be afraid! Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, your carpets that are soggy can be revived. Let’s look at the art of carpet restoration post-flood. Continue reading?

Safety is first and foremost. Electricity and water aren’t exactly friends. Make sure that all electrical appliances have been unplugged and moved away from waterlogged areas before beginning carpet CPR. You don’t want to shock yourself while rescuing your rugs.

When you’ve created a safe space, it’s finally time to get your hands dirty. To begin, remove any furniture or other items on top of your carpet. The lighter your carpet is, the greater the chance of it recovering.

Next comes the exciting part: extracting water. Imagine that a vacuum cleaner is the sidekick of a modern-day hero. Use a dry-wet vacuum to suction out as much as you can. Although it may feel like emptying an ocean with a tablespoon, every little bit will help.

Airflow is the next step. Allow Mother Nature to help dry the place up by opening all windows and doorways. If she feels lazy or it is raining cats & dogs, you can bring in dehumidifiers or fans to provide backup support.

It gets even more interesting after a flood. Mold and mildew thrive in damp environments. Be sure to check both sides of your rug. Don’t play hide and seek!

If there are signs of mold growth, and hopefully not, it is necessary to seek out professionals who have deep cleaning treatments that are tailored specifically for carpets damaged by flood.

Let’s hope that today is a good day for us – we don’t have any surprises hidden under the fibers. Hooray! This time, you can sprinkle baking soda over the areas affected by flooding before vacuuming them again. The magic of this substance will absorb any unpleasant odors that may have lingered afterward.

The final stage is now here where we can bring back the life to tired textiles.

Steam cleaners do wonders for stubborn stains left behind by muddy waters that infiltrated homes during storms.

Spotless Carpet Cleaning North Shore
1-5 Lynbara Ave, St Ives NSW 2075
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