Carpet Drying & Cleaning After Water Loss You Can Rely On
Wet carpet is salvageable in most category 1 (clean water) losses if extraction starts within 24 hours and the pad is dried or replaced quickly. We use weighted Rover extractors, in-place drying with air movers and dehumidifiers, antimicrobial treatment, and a final steam clean. Replacement is recommended for category 2/3 (gray/black water) exposures per IICRC S500.
What's Included
- Weighted carpet and pad extraction
- In-place drying with float-pad-up technique
- EPA-registered antimicrobial treatment
- Final hot-water-extraction steam cleaning
- Pad replacement when warranted
- IICRC S500-compliant decisions
Common Loss Types We Handle
- Soggy or squishing carpet underfoot
- Water rings or staining on carpet
- Musty or sour smell from carpeted rooms
- Pad squelching when stepped on
- Tackless strip rusting
Carpet Drying & Cleaning After Water Loss FAQs
- Can my carpet be saved after a leak?
- Often, yes for category 1 (clean water) losses caught within 24-48 hours. Category 2 (gray water — washing machine, dishwasher) often requires pad replacement. Category 3 (sewage, flood) usually requires full carpet and pad removal.
- How long does carpet drying take?
- 24-72 hours for most residential losses with proper equipment. Heavily saturated areas or low-airflow rooms can take longer. We monitor moisture daily until materials hit dry standard.