Rug Water Damage Prevention

11/28/2023 (Permalink)

The best thing you can do to save that area rug you love so much, is to roll it up BEFORE the storm. If you’ve been warned of possible flooding, take the extra time to put away your mats and area rugs that you can. 

Textiles wet for over 24 hours should be considered trash, as they are unrecoverable and have already started getting mold and bacteria. That being said, when the water is out of your control, there is hope for your carpets - if you act quickly. 

Carpet recovery is NOT a do-it-yourself job. Immediately call a professional. While waiting, you can sop up excess water with towels and remove any large debris from the floor. Do not lift carpet that is tacked to the floor, this can cause shrinkage that can ruin the product. While carpet padding often cannot be dried quickly enough to prevent spore growth, calling SERVPRO of Marshfield/Rockland for their professional drying services can be your best chance of saving your carpet.