A home flood can happen when we least expect it. Many people are familiar with severe weather and natural disasters causing home flooding, but there are many more ways that a home can end up dealing with excess water.
This can happen when a pipe breaks, a water appliance stops working as it once did, or more commonly, as the result of human error and mistakes. Hiring a professional to assist you with standing water is always best, but some people are not sure if all of their services are necessary.
One of the services that many people go back and forth on needing is carpet drying. Tampa’s residents might be wondering if these services are needed for their home, but this will depend a lot on the circumstances of home flooding and what homeowners have done to mitigate flood damage throughout the home.
How Much Water is Causing Flooding Issues?
Home flooding can range from a kitchen covered in water after a dishwasher has broken, to many inches or feet of standing water due to rainfall and storm surge. When it comes to services related to carpet drying, Tampa residents should know a little bit of water does not really need these services, but if there is a lot of standing water, it is best to go ahead and get carpet drying services done by a professional.
A little bit of water standing on the carpet of the home can quickly be removed after many attempts of drying by conventional means.
With a lot of standing water, that moisture can quickly get into the carpet fibers of the floor, making it much better to have professionals with the best equipment actively drying out your carpets. It is always best to get carpet drying services if you are unsure as a homeowner if they are needed. It is better to be safe than have your flooring ruined by excess water moisture.
What Kind of Water is Present in the Flooded Home?
Another important aspect to consider when trying to figure out if carpet drying services are necessary in your flooding situation is what kind of water is the source of the home flooding.
There are three major degrees of water in flooding situations. One is clean water. This comes from rain and water pipes breaking. Black water implies that there is some degree of waste or raw sewage that is present. Gray water is somewhere in the middle of these two extremes.
Clean or clear water may not be as pressing to remove as black water from carpets. This is a scenario in which a homeowner may want to go ahead and get professional services for carpet drying. Tampa’s residents should know that black water will ruin most items that it comes into contact with.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of *Mr Dry Out*