How to Dry a Carpet: 4 Methods – Will Help Even If You Spilled a Bucket of Water on the Carpet

03.10.2024 12:05

Agree, sometimes unexpected events happen in life – and as a result of some of them, your favorite carpet can get soaked to the skin.

However, there is no need to dramatize, because there are many ways to help dry a wet carpet.

Use paper towels

This option is suitable for those cases when the area of wetness is small. Gently press the paper to the wet areas and do not forget to change it to dry as it gets wet. You need to act on both sides of the carpet, and paper towels can be replaced with rags made of natural fabrics.

Lift the carpet

If the rug is wet at the edges, you should gently blot it and lift it slightly. This will ensure free air circulation and speed up the drying process.

Turn on the hair dryer or heater

You can also use a hair dryer or heater to speed up the drying process and prevent rot and mold. This method will be relevant in cases where a small area of the carpet has become wet.

Carpet
Photo: © Belnovosti

Buy a dehumidifier

If the carpet has been damaged as a result of flooding in the apartment, you cannot do without an air dehumidifier that dries by circulating air.

This device will dry the flooring in a few hours, but when using it, you should be careful in rooms with low humidity, and after using the device, you should ventilate the room well.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources


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  1. Use paper towels
  2. Lift the carpet
  3. Turn on the hair dryer or heater
  4. Buy a dehumidifier