Emergency Carpet Cleaning
Whether it’s because of severe rain storms or a mishap with the plumbing, sometimes carpet cleaning isn’t about simply maintaining a nice clean carpet, it’s about doing everything you can to avoid having to throw your carpets out. Disasters like this can permanently damage carpets, create a breeding ground for mold, and fill your house with a smell that never seems to goes away.
Emergency situations like this require swift action, but it’s not always possible to get the professionals there fast enough. In these cases, though, there are some things you can do to preserve your carpets and deal with the emergency until someone can show up and help.
- Remove all standing water – Use a wet vac to get as much water as possible out of your carpets. Most commercial models won’t be able to pull out as much as a professional, industrial vacuum, but every little bit helps.
- Dry and clean the carpets and walls – Use a towel, set up some of your fans, do what you can to start drying out the carpets. Again, most home fans won’t do as much as an industrial strength fan, but it’s a start. (Don’t pull up your own carpets unless the water has been sitting for a few days and a distinctive smell is starting to permeate the house.)
- Consider using disinfectants – Mold breeds in standing water, and if it has started to grow on your carpets, you may need to apply some cleaning and disinfectant products.
- Properly dispose of materials – When you’ve finished your carpet cleaning, be sure to dispose of any cleaning and refurbishing supplies (as well as any damaged carpets or other materials) in a safe and appropriate manner.
When the need arises for an emergency carpet cleaning, New York residents have a lot of choices. However, if the disaster was a big one and a lot of homes were flooded, it might be difficult to get someone to your home as fast as you want. If you follow these steps, though, you’ll be able to preserve your carpet and your home until a professional can reach you and fully take care of the situation.
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