Move slowly and do several passes in different directions.
Machine to remove water from carpet.
Fold the rag in half and lay it over the spill pressing down with.
Method one use of water and detergent.
If you don t own a wet dry vac you can usually rent one from a local hardware store.
On a concrete floor the carpet pad is often glued into place.
Step 2 place a rag on the spill to soak up water.
If you have standing water such as in a flooded basement use wet dry vacuums or pumps to remove as much as you can.
Furniture stain and paint can bleed into the carpet and cause permanent stains.
If the area is smaller you can use large towels to soak up water from carpet as well.
Rent a commercial dehumidifier and air mover fan asap.
If your carpet is wet with dirty water remove it all as quickly as possible.
Start by taking a cup of water and put it in a clean spray bottle.
Tough spots might require a power oscillating tool.
In this case use a floor scraper to remove the pieces of padding that remain stuck to the floor.
Remove as much water manually as you possibly can.
Sucking out just the dirty water may cause the dirt to stay behind.
Moisture detectors hygrometers and other meters measure the extent of moisture saturation.
Use pliers to pull padding staples when removing carpet from stairs.
Add half teaspoon of a mild detergent.
Rent an industrial steam cleaning machine or an extractor to suction relatively clean water out of carpets.
Rent a carpet cleaner instead of just a vacuum and clean the carpet using carpet cleaner before vacuuming out excess water.
This handy tool accepts both 1 1 2 and 2 hose cuffs.
Step 1 remove all furniture from the wet area.
The water claw sub surface spot lifter allows you to easily remove contaminants without removing carpet or pad.
Water spilled on a carpet needs to be taken care of quickly to prevent mold growth and discoloration.
Add more clean water to the wet carpet before vacuuming the dirty water out.
Rent a commercial extractor or a carpet cleaner to suck out as much moisture as possible.
The clear acrylic top lets you watch all liquids being extracted from carpet.
Position the machines on opposite sides of the room to pick up and remove most of the moisture.
Infrared cameras may be used to find hidden water behind walls and ceilings.