Becoming the victim of water damage is a traumatic experience to say the least and so are the emotions that home or business owners feel looking around at the damage done to their prized possessions. If your rugs have suffered water damage, you can rely on the knowledge and experience of your Heart of Texas Chem-Dry professional to help restore your rugs along with your other soft furnishings. Remember, time is of the essence and a successful cleanup will depend not only on the amount of water your rugs have been exposed too but also the type of water and the amount of time between the damage and the clean-up process. If your rugs have been exposed to water for more than 24 hours you increase your chance of cultivating mold and other antigens.
Cleaning Rugs after Water Damage
The most crucial part of recovering from water damage is extracting the water in a timely manner, the sooner the better in fact. The quicker the water extraction process begins, the lower the chances of permanent damage to your property. The longer the water remains in the structure, the higher the risk of contaminants such as bacteria, mold, and mildew. Once the water has been removed, the next crucial step is salvaging your possessions. Items affected by water should be closely examined for signs of cross contamination, including mold. The carpet cleaning experts at Heart of Texas Chem-Dry can sanitize and deep clean your carpets, rugs, and upholstery to their pre-damaged condition. The sanitation process also includes deodorizing your carpets, rugs, and soft furnishings along with addressing any cross contamination that could lead to mold and mildew along with contaminants that have the potential to cause respiratory issues in individuals that are prone to allergies. Everything including the structure must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized in order to bring your belongings back to their pre-damaged condition.
In some cases your carpets may need to be discarded completely depending on the source of the water. For example if the water is clean, resulting from a broken water heater or washing machine your rug can be preserved, but in the case of contaminated water such as sewage (black water) it is always prudent to dispose of the items rather than attempt a cleaning protocol. Your Heart of Texas Chem-Dry expert can restore your area rugs to their previous condition once the water source is completely removed. Your area rugs will need to dry completely using a commercial grade water extraction system that is attached to truck mounted equipment. Industrial fans will also be used to speed the drying process and reduce mold growth. A dehumidifier may also be utilized if the windows must remain closed. Once the water is removed and the area rugs are dried, the steam cleaning process will begin to ensure they are completely cleaned, deodorized and sanitized.
Chem-Dry Carpet & Rug Cleaning, Water Damage Restoratio & More in Axtell, West, Lacy Lakeview, Bellmead, Woodway, Hewitt, Robinson, Crawford & Greater Waco, Texas
To learn more about water damage restoration services for your Greater Waco, TX home or business, contact the knowledgeable experts at Heart of Texas Chem-Drytoday.
