how to dry wet carpet

[TanisHalfElven]

sombody got any tips. i just woike up an realised i let the faucet in the kitchen running. now a small portion (about 10-11 sqft) is soaked. i lifted it up and the under padding is also soaked. any tips.

 

[runzwithsizorz]

I have a carpet shampoo machine that does a good job of water extraction. I've also used my shop vac. Even after that you should still run fans or space heaters for a day.

 

[TanisHalfElven]

well here's what i've done so far. ripped out the carpet(from wet area). removed wet padding. spreinkeled silica gell below the carpet put fan on carpet.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

shop vac

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

I would remove the silica gel after the carpet is dry.

 

[Casawi]

A fan?

 

[kitkat22]

Pad is cheap, just replace it.

 

[ATLien247]

Originally posted by: cscpianoman
Pad is cheap, just replace it.

Seconded. Replacing the pad would help you avoid getting mold or mildew were you unable to get things completely dry.

 

[0roo0roo]

carpet shampoo machine would definetly work.

 

[TanisHalfElven]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
I would remove the silica gel after the carpet is dry.

yeah but for now i figure i leaving it there for some time will absorb the moistrue.

anyone know if this will lead to insects. i had a major ant problem before that look many many bottles of insecticide to solve.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: tanishalfelven

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
I would remove the silica gel after the carpet is dry.

yeah but for now i figure i leaving it there for some time will absorb the moistrue.

anyone know if this will lead to insects. i had a major ant problem before that look many many bottles of insecticide to solve.

That's just it, the silica gel absorbs the liquid and doesn't let it evaporate.

 

[TanisHalfElven]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer

Originally posted by: tanishalfelven

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer
I would remove the silica gel after the carpet is dry.

yeah but for now i figure i leaving it there for some time will absorb the moistrue.

anyone know if this will lead to insects. i had a major ant problem before that look many many bottles of insecticide to solve.

That's just it, the silica gel absorbs the liquid and doesn't let it evaporate.

hmm i did not know that. its currently lying underneath my carpet where the padding used to be.
the carpet is no top and a fan is aimed rigth on it. i kind of planned to remove the silica in a day using a dust buster. shoudl i remove it immediatly ?

 

[zinfamous]

once again...click on thread and highly dissapointed.

>>missleading title

<<slowly backs out....

 

[TanisHalfElven]

Originally posted by: zinfamous
once again...click on thread and highly dissapointed.

>>missleading title

<<slowly backs out....

what did you expect coming into a wet carpet thread.

 

[illusion88]

Originally posted by: tanishalfelven

Originally posted by: zinfamous
once again...click on thread and highly dissapointed.

>>missleading title

<<slowly backs out....

what did you expect coming into a wet carpet thread.

Usually my goal is to keep those carpets wet...

 

[TanisHalfElven]

Originally posted by: illusion88

Originally posted by: tanishalfelven

Originally posted by: zinfamous
once again...click on thread and highly dissapointed.

>>missleading title

<<slowly backs out....

what did you expect coming into a wet carpet thread.

Usually my goal is to keep those carpets wet...

LOL.
i can't belive i have no idea what you mean.
am i stupid ?
:shocked:

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: tanishalfelven

Originally posted by: illusion88

Originally posted by: tanishalfelven

Originally posted by: zinfamous
once again...click on thread and highly dissapointed.

>>missleading title

<<slowly backs out....

what did you expect coming into a wet carpet thread.

Usually my goal is to keep those carpets wet...

LOL.
i can't belive i have no idea what you mean.
am i stupid ?
:shocked:

clearly...

 

[Dirigible]

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: tanishalfelven

Originally posted by: illusion88

Originally posted by: tanishalfelven

Originally posted by: zinfamous
once again...click on thread and highly dissapointed.

>>missleading title

<<slowly backs out....

what did you expect coming into a wet carpet thread.

Usually my goal is to keep those carpets wet...

LOL.
i can't belive i have no idea what you mean.
am i stupid ?
:shocked:

clearly...

Hah! Best laugh all day. :thumbsup:

 

[echow87]

what a waste of water...

 

[nonameo]

Time to pull up the carpet and replace it with laminate snap-in flooring.

 

[bctbct]

Wont help you now but you can rent a special blower that you peel back the edge of the carpet and it will blow under the carpet and pad to completey dry it. Better than pulling the carpet up.

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[TanisHalfElven]

Originally posted by: nonameo
Time to pull up the carpet and replace it with laminate snap-in flooring.

rented apartment+ student too poor to afford laminate anyway.

Wont help you now but you can rent a special blower that you peel back the edge of the carpet and it will blow under the carpet and pad to completey dry it. Better than pulling the carpet up.

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thats pretty cool. i wonder if it really dries though..

 

[bctbct]

Originally posted by: tanishalfelven

Originally posted by: nonameo
Time to pull up the carpet and replace it with laminate snap-in flooring.

rented apartment+ student too poor to afford laminate anyway.

Wont help you now but you can rent a special blower that you peel back the edge of the carpet and it will blow under the carpet and pad to completey dry it. Better than pulling the carpet up.

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thats pretty cool. i wonder if it really dries though..

oh yeah it works....I had a room in the basement get flooded when the water heater burst. Shop vac and fan for 3 days it was completely dry.

 

[TanisHalfElven]

Originally posted by: bctbct

Originally posted by: tanishalfelven

Originally posted by: nonameo
Time to pull up the carpet and replace it with laminate snap-in flooring.

rented apartment+ student too poor to afford laminate anyway.

Wont help you now but you can rent a special blower that you peel back the edge of the carpet and it will blow under the carpet and pad to completey dry it. Better than pulling the carpet up.

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thats pretty cool. i wonder if it really dries though..

oh yeah it works....I had a room in the basement get flooded when the water heater burst. Shop vac and fan for 3 days it was completely dry.

hmm thanks for the info. i have small floor fan . i guess i could prop up the carpet and use that. min isn't nearly as bad as the entire room.
thanks for the info.

 

[lupi]

Originally posted by: Dirigible

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: tanishalfelven

Originally posted by: illusion88

Originally posted by: tanishalfelven

Originally posted by: zinfamous
once again...click on thread and highly dissapointed.

>>missleading title

<<slowly backs out....

what did you expect coming into a wet carpet thread.

Usually my goal is to keep those carpets wet...

LOL.
i can't belive i have no idea what you mean.
am i stupid ?
:shocked:

clearly...

Hah! Best laugh all day. :thumbsup:

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: