The wet vacuum cleaner removes water from the carpet itself but it may not be able to remove it from the padding if the water has wicked through the carpet backing or soaked in under the edges.
Carpet feels damp.
Why does my carpet feel sticky.
Remove as much water from the damp carpet as possible using a wet vacuum.
Maybe i m going crazy but after a big rain my living room just feels damp.
Will a dehumidifier help clear the damp feeling.
Any floor that remains damp or wet for more than a day may grow mold.
We have a crawl space under the entire house that is only accessed from the outside.
Pat on july 09 2015.
If you don t have a wet vacuum dab the damp area with towels until it s feeling a little drier.
It smells slightly mildewy and feels cold like there might be moisture.
Work in small sections at a time.
Investigate any drywall damage or musty smells by removing drywall if necessary and looking for water damage in the framing.
Cleaning residue can turn into a sticky texture and give you this feeling.
But i honestly cant tell it s it s just cold from being on the slab or legitimately wet underneath.
Hi i m currently renting an old barn conversion where i m finding my sofa and clothes are feeling damp.
If you have had a water leak or similar accident wherein the carpet was left wet for an extended period of time you will.
Check the attic for signs of leaks including discolored plywood on the ceiling and moldy insulation on the floor.
The temporary fix was to rip up the carpet knock a hole in the concrete slab repair the leaking pipe fill in the hole with quickcrete cement and restretch the carpet once it and the pad had dried.
When i vacuumed the smell got worse temporarily.
Note the locations and hire a professional to make repairs to the roof as necessary.
Keep an eye on the fill tank and make sure you dump it before hitting overflow.
Trace the source of any leaks and seal the roof or siding as.
Within a week or so the damp spot progressed to a puddle 4 by 6 feet that a wet vac couldn t really keep up with.
This scenario occurs mostly in basements.
Can i wet vac my carpet after using a cleaner.
There s no apparent smell but i swear the carpet feels damp not wet just cold and damp.
Yes vinegar works great for removing sticky textures out of a carpet however you need to do a bit more than that.
It s been raining here in southern indiana for days and the inside of my house carpet bedding etc feels damp.
If you notice that your carpet is damp the cause may be a leak from the floor underneath.
Condensation if obvious when the heating is on.
