What to Do When You Have Water Damaged Carpet

Every homeowner dreads the feeling of walking into their home and realizing their carpet is soaked with water. Although a water damaged carpet is never a welcome sight, it doesn’t have to spiral out of control into a full-scale emergency. The team at Water Damage Specialists are always here to help! Give us a call or read our tips for what to do if you have water in your carpet and how to get your home back on track following water damage in Utah.

Evaluate the Extent of Your Water Damage 

As soon as you realize your carpet is wet, determine where the water is coming from and how to stop it at its source. If at all possible, turn off the water or take measures to slow down the leak or flood to make the cleanup process go quickly and smoothly. If you can’t identify the source of the water, don’t wait. Call the team at Water Damage Specialists right away to help you get on top of the problem as quickly as possible. 

Prioritize Your Safety 

Water and electricity absolutely do not mix and create hazardous conditions. Before entering the flooded or damaged area, make sure there are no live electrical connections. It’s safest to grab a flashlight and turn off the power at your electrical panel to avoid any safety complications. If you can’t navigate your way to the circuit breaker due to flooding, contact an electrician for immediate help. It’s also wise to stay alert to any odd smells going on, which could indicate you have a gas leak or mold that requires immediate attention.

Remove All of Your Personal Belongings

Once it’s safe, begin moving your personal items away from the water-damaged area. Time is critical in preventing further harm to your belongings. You also need to dry any impacted furniture or personal items within 24 hours to prevent mold from growing. Keep in mind that electronics exposed to water and fabrics soaked for more than 48 hours are unlikely to be salvageable.

Contact the Water Damage Specialists

The faster you can call in a Utah water damage remediation team, the better. The experts at Water Damage Specialists are here to tackle the damage and prevent it from spreading to the rest of your home. We are equipped to handle all of your Utah water extraction needs from carpets, rugs, upholstery, and other surfaces. We only use professional-grade tools for fast, efficient, and reliable drying to limit the risk of mold or further damage. 

Watch our video on extracting water from a damaged carpet and how it can save your carpet from a soggy disaster.

Notify Your Insurance Provider

It’s also important to reach out to your insurance provider about the water damage in your home. The team at Water Damage Specialists can also work directly with your insurer to handle claims efficiently and quickly. We know that your home is a refuge, and when it’s damaged and at risk, tensions rise. We’ll get right to work to get you the help you need to restore your home.

Call the Water Damage Specialists Team Today!

Are you struggling with Utah water damage, a wet carpet, or other issues? We can help. Call the Water Damage Specialists for expert service and customer care. We’ll work diligently to extract the water from your carpet and other areas and get your home dry, safe, and functioning again. Don’t wait for the damage to get any worse! Schedule your appointment today.