What should I do if the carpet in the room swells from moisture?
Hello! The carpet in the room swelled slightly from moisture. Will he settle if the room is dried?
Interaction with moisture is not very useful for carpet, but the ability to restore shape largely depends on the raw material from which it is made. Excessive wetting of carpets made of wool, cotton, jute fiber can lead to shrinkage. Natural types of carpet dry so slowly that mold and an unpleasant odor can appear. Most synthetic carpets are impregnated with a special water-repellent and manufacturers do not exclude their wet cleaning. However, after the coating has completely dried, it is advisable to renew the impregnation. Professional water repellent carpets are sold at household chemical stores.
What to do if the carpet is swollen from waterlogging? First of all, remove excess moisture with a powerful vacuum cleaner, washing or any model with a water filter will do.
Dry the air in the room well. In warm, dry weather, open all the windows, and in the fall or winter, the main heating will cope with the problem, but you can additionally turn on the oil heater.
Synthetic carpet damps after wetting naturally within 12 hours and completely restores its original shape.
Important! Do not use a construction hairdryer to dry the carpet: a powerful stream of hot air can hopelessly ruin the coating.
However, professionals from cleaning companies use special hair dryers to dry carpets and carpets:
Henceforth, try not to expose the carpet in the room to damp tests. Give preference to dry cleaning, and to remove stains, use dry or foamy formulations based on active oxygen. Remember that for carpets made from natural materials, moisture is generally harmful. Follow the manufacturers recommendations for caring for a carpet and it will delight you with beauty and warmth for a long time.
