09 01 2006 by linda valentine spokane wa.
Toilet overflowed and soaked carpet.
I have all the towels to mop up the water and um mess from the toilet overflow itself then i have to wash the towels floor and toilet and then i feel the need to run a bleach cycle in the washing machine just in case.
Next get air moving over the area warm dry air from a.
The absorbency of a wet carpet can lead to a harmful unhealthy scenario.
Washing the carpet gives me the chills because the pad is still under there now covered in ahem sediment and bacteria.
The carpet is soaked the pad is soaked it is disgusting.
And i also feel like after mopping the floor.
The steam is a natural killer of bacteria.
If your toilet valves jam or your kid flushes a toy any overflow damage is probably covered.
When moisture gets underneath the carpet a musty odor will form.
This evening my toilet flooded so much the water went into the living room.
The water isn t dirty or anything but the carpet in the hallway outside of the bathroom door is saturated.
Toilet water that has soaked into your carpets or flooring is considered a biohazard because it is full of microparticles that could quickly develop into mold or fungus if not properly sanitized.
It is typically necessary to remove carpet that has been exposed to toilet water altogether.
Dear home ec 101 so twice this has happened lately thanks to little girls who don t always flush when they re supposed to.
Rent a heavy duty steam cleaner.
The majority of water infliction is caused to carpet because of its absorbency.
When a carpet smells musty or smells like mildew it can be a result of humidity or spills that fell onto the carpet.
Toilet overflowed on carpet.
More absorbent than any other floor type carpet has the greatest potential for damage from an overflowing toilet because of the ability of water and its pollutants to destroy your flooring.
When you leave moisture sitting in a warm dark place these toxins will invade your home and once moisture and mold permeate a carpet pad it s impossible to.
Our apartment complex is a pretty nice one.
Wet carpet from toilet overflow how do i get the water out.
Even if it s only water a funny odor can accumulate over time.
Toilet overflowed on carpet.
Leaving wet carpet sitting risks not only damaging the carpet and the padding beneath but risks damaging your subfloor as well.
There are dozens of ways water can damage your house and your insurance only covers some of them.
It not only removes stains dirt and grease but kills bacteria.
Whether it s from a simple toilet overflow or a full blown backed up sewer system having your carpet contaminated with sewage is a potentially serious threat to you and your family s health.
Use a wet vacuum or rent a carpet cleaning machine and just use it to suck as much of the water up as possible.
If your home has recently flooded this is most likely the reason for the unpleasant odor.
Unattended wet carpet is prone to mold and mildew.
