Can wet carpet be saved?
In many cases, wet carpet can be saved if the response is fast and the drying process is handled properly. The answer usually depends on how long the carpet has been wet, how much water entered the area, whether the underlay is saturated and whether contamination is involved.
For clean-water incidents such as a burst pipe or leaking fitting, fast extraction and airflow can often improve the chance of saving both carpet and underlay. Delays, however, increase the chance of odours, mould growth and deeper moisture sitting below the carpet line.
Wet carpet drying is one of the most common emergency jobs in Sydney homes and apartments because water can spread quickly through bedrooms, hallways and living rooms. In offices and commercial spaces, carpet moisture can also create disruption, odours and safety concerns if not handled quickly.
