5 ways you can prevent carpet mold if you’ve experienced water damage

 

We all know how devastating water damage can be for your home’s foundation but when everything seems okay, don’t forget about your carpets!

Even the slightest seeping of water in your home due to a broken pipe can lead to carpet mold. If you have rooms that are subject to humidity, warmth, and darkness you may be more at risk than you know. These are the types of conditions mold can vigorously develop in.

Luckily we have the tips to help you prevent these disasters! The main goal is to dry the wet surface before it can develop.

Wet/Dry Vacuum

We suggest using a wet/dry vacuum for situations like this. Typically owned by carpet and restoration companies, these machines are most effective for situations that need to be handled in a timely manner. They’re are also usually available for rent.

Dry your room using a dehumidifier

A tool used to remove unwarranted amounts of moisture within your rooms. By making the air feel cooler, it prevents conditions that mold and mildew would normally thrive in.

Fans

Water damage to your carpet typically isn’t an issue that you can solve in a day. If you have access or are willing to purchase fans, you may want to consider doing it as soon as possible after experiencing these issues. Your best bet is renting industrial or high powered fans safe for your home and keeping those running for 24 hours a day.

Be sure to sanitize baseboards and walls

When dealing with stormwater it’s crucial to remember how polluted it is. We often worry about the idea of mold growing but forget about the germs that are in the water from these events. We suggest sanitizing your rooms (both walls and baseboards) with a solution of 1.5 cups of chlorine bleach for every gallon of water you use. Make sure to wear proper gloves when taking care of this.

Get your carpets and floors steam cleaned

Our last recommendation for preventing mold is giving your floors a proper steam cleaning. This method allows you to deodorize and sanitize your floors. If you don’t wish to replace the carpet, you can actually just have your padding replaced for a smaller bill. Also, this allows you to keep the carpet you already have.

Next time you experience water damage in your room use the tips above to combat it or allow a professional at Mold Removal Boston to help eliminate this threat to your home and families quality of life.