Plumbing leaks, flood damage, pouring rain or other calamity - whichever caused your carpet to get wet, what matters now is that you make a choice between restoration or replacement as soon as you can. Otherwise, allowing your carpets to remain soaked in water might lead to several major problems like the ones we will mention below.



1. Organic decay - This, perhaps, is one of the major problems that can occur when you allow the carpets to soak wet for a long period of time. When a wet carpet is on its way to decay, it produces a strong foul smell. Expect an even worse odor if the water was from the sewer or contaminated in the first place.

2. A wet carpet is prone to fiber damage. It allows the carpet to shrink and loosen. Fibers also deteriorate and colors fade and become dull. If the carpet pad got soaked, expect an even bigger problem. The pad will take longer to completely dry up. Make sure that you take the pad out as quickly as possible. If you're considering restoration, replacing the pad with a new one is highly recommended than just allowing it to dry out.

3. When carpets are glued to the floor, leaving them wet could pose a big risk of having glue break down. When the glue holding the backing falls apart, the carpet will detach itself from your floors.

4. A wet carpet is also prone to heavy soiling. If the carpet is not properly dried, heavy soiling can occur making it look ugly and its fabrics deteriorated and full of stains. Heavy soiling also releases a nasty smell caused by the organic decay. The dirt contained in the carpet padding starts to surface, and thus, causing further stains.

5. Mold thrives easily where there is excessive moisture. Molds even survive faster in stuffed furniture like your couches, pillows and yes, your wet carpet. Mold contamination should not only be given immediate and proper attention due to the fabric and quality damage that it could cause to your wet carpet but even more importantly, because of the wide range of health problems that it could bring to you and your family.

A few of the most common diseases caused by mold contamination are the following: pulmonary hemorrhage among infants, respiratory problems like asthma, skin allergies ranging from small red spots to complicated ones, chronic fatigue, hair loss, flu-like symptoms and many more. Once you see the toxic mold in your wet carpet, replacement is highly recommended over restoration. Otherwise, if you still insist on restoration, ask a professional mold remediator to help you remedy your wet carpet.

Do not delay! Your urgency to make the best decisions and to put them into actions in the soonest possible time is badly needed. Address your wet carpet with a cautious mind and fast hands. Keep your home clean and your family safe - act on your wet carpet now!