How To Dry A Wet Area Rug

Use multiple strokes to remove as much standing water as possible.

How to dry a wet area rug.

The next step is to start the process of drying out your area rug depending on the extent of the wetness. The easiest way to dry an area of wet carpet is to lay down the appropriate amount of towels to cover the water stained area. To dry wet carpet quickly start by spreading towels over the area to soak up some of the excess moisture. Next use a wet dry vacuum or shop vac to suck up as much of the remaining moisture as possible from the carpet fibers.

Get as much water out of the rug as possible. If the rug is not able to be moved make sure that any furniture is removed from the rug as soon as possible. It s best to set something up temporarily inside your home in a dry cool place. Step 4 turn the rug.

If you need to dry your rug indoors hang the it over the shower curtain rod and rotate it every few hours. Leave the rug to dry for several days. At this point the rug is still damp but no longer sopping wet. Lifting the rug off the floor or onto the back patio or garage will assist in the drying process.

Create as much airflow as possible in the wet area to help clear the odor and moisture from the room. In the case of large heavy furniture place tin foil or plastic under the metal or wooden legs to prevent rust and staining. You can also hang it in the basement if you have space for a rope. If you cannot get the rug to a flat outdoor surface you may vacuum it with a shop vac or other wet or dry type vacuum pulling as much water as you can from the rug.

However if you only have standard fans a little airflow is better than none. Sometimes spills and floods happen and you re left with a wet rug. In order for the rug to dry as quickly as possible you will need to keep the rug in the sun and ideally the climate should be warm and dry. Use your body weight and soak up the water by walking over the carpets until the towels are fully saturated.

Wool usually retains a lot of water. Even though the pile may feel dry it may not be. If it is just slightly damp getting as much water out of it as possible will prevent any damage to the rug floor and keep mold from growing. High powered fans are best for this job.

Even if it feels dry it could have up to 20 water still remaining inside. Big spills and floods can cause panic and are something that can cause rot and mold which none of us want in our homes. Do not attempt to bring the rug outdoors if it is raining cold or snowing.