Has Water Damage Affected Your Carpet?

5/20/2020 (Permalink)

How do you decide if your carpet can be dried out and re-stretched after having water damage in your home? Whether or not your carpet can be saved depends on the type of water that affected the carpet and how long the carpet was wet.

 Here are the 3 main categories of water:

Clean Water

If the water comes from a pipe break or leaking water supply line, this is considered a clean water source. The carpet could be dried out and saved for re-use, but If the carpet is heavily soiled or left wet for an extended period, it can deteriorate further. If found early than the carpet can usually be saved.

Gray Water

Gray water comes from an overflowing toilet, or from a malfunctioning dishwasher or washing machine. The decision to keep carpet exposed to gray water is a tricky one and may depend on the speed of removal and whether an effective disinfection process can be done.

Black Water

Black water is the worst of the 3 categories of water. This type of water loss can come as a result of a sewer back up or other situation where feces, microbes or harsh chemicals may be present. It involves careful handling to extract, and careful attention to subsequent disinfection and disposal of contaminated items. Carpet removal needs to be done for black water losses.

Give SERVPRO of Conway & Faulkner Counties a call if you have any questions or need help with water damage to your home or business. You can reach us 24/7 at 501-328-3301. We can help you make the hard decisions about whether replacing your carpet is necessary and help restore a safe and comfortable home for your family.