Friday, January 20, 2012

Why Carpet Drying is Important


The method used to dry your carpet and rugs following flooding, determines the duration they will last. The method of just using a vacuum does not guarantee you enough pressure to perform a thorough carpet water extraction. This is why many carpet drying experts insist on more advanced technology when performing this work.

At Advanced Drying & Environmental Technologies, they really understand the cost incurred and the beauty a well-maintained carpet brings to your house. This is why the only use high- tech carpet drying machines that totally dehumidifies the moisture content, a thing that other equipment does not do. Carpet drying ensures you do not have to keep on replacing your carpet but can utilize such funds elsewhere. This type of superior equipment also works very well in drying of walls and other surfaces that might be exposed to water following an emergency.

If your carpet is not properly dried, the fibers will begin to deteriorate. In addition, mold will grow and your home will be invaded by a damp and musty smell as the carpet begins to rot. This can also soak through to the floor itself and the floorboards may warp or rot. It is necessary to begin carpet drying within 24 to 48 hours of the flood in order to have the best chance of saving the floor covering. Often the padding cannot be saved, but a professional carpet drying service can remove this and still rescue the actual carpet. This reduces replacement cost for you.

That small smell you feel coming from your carpet can be an indication that mold is beginning to form. We all know the health hazards that such an environment can give both to your children and to other occupants in the house. Advanced Drying & Environmental Technologies also has all the necessary gadgets for mold removal in your home.