Water Damage Repair: Can a Flood Restoration Service Save Your Carpet?

An Overview of Carpet Restoration during Water Damage Repair

 

Water damage to carpets can be one of the most challenging aspects of restoring a home or business after a flood. Each situation is different, according to the Carpet Buyer’s Handbook, but the first step after a flood is to identify the immediate health risks.

 

For advice on water damage repair in San Francisco, call 415-529-5632 to access a team that includes public health practitioners, certified imagesmicrobial investigators, physicians, certified indoor air quality managers, certified restoration trainers and mechanical ventilation engineers. We can restore your property so it is safe for your family or customers.

 

Sanitary Water

 

If the water that flooded your home was sanitary, a professional service may be able to save your carpet. In most cases, carpet cleaning procedures by a professional company can restore the carpets to the condition they were in prior to the flood. Here are some immediate steps to take that will increase the probability that your carpet can be restored:

 

1. Immediately shut off the source of the flooding.

2. Avoid traffic on the wet carpet until it is dry.

3. Remove objects or furniture that may cause damage or staining.

4. Contact a professional water damage repair technician immediately.

5. Immediate extraction of the water is essential, and the carpet should be dry within 12 hours to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi that are harmful to human health.

6. Disinfect the carpets.

7. Lift the carpet from the tack strip, and discard the cushioning.

8. Use fans to speed up the drying.

 

Unsanitary Water

 

Unsanitary water is classified as water with any degree of contamination, such as dishwasher overflows, punctured water beds or toilet overflows. In these cases, carpets usually need to be replaced due to health concerns. Always assume that unsanitary water is a health threat, and take relevant precautions by wearing rubber boots, goggles and gloves—especially if you have cuts or wounds.

 

Black Water

 

Any water that contains raw sewage is classified as black water. Buildings flooded by black water should be immediately evacuated.

 

All carpets will require replacement, and people working to sanitise the building and return it to its pre-flood condition should take the same precautions as for unsanitary water and wear protective clothing.

 

Fixaflood’s technicians have Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certifications (IICRC), so we understand modern restoration procedures. You can reach us 24 hours per day at 415-529-5632 for San Francisco carpet cleaning.