Carpet Feels Damp

If you have a wet vacuum go over the damp spot to take out as much of the moisture as possible.

Carpet feels damp.

If you don t have a wet vacuum dab the damp area with towels until it s feeling a little drier. We have a crawl space under the entire house that is only accessed from the outside. Can i use vinegar to remove a sticky feeling out of my carpet. Remove as much water from the damp carpet as possible using a wet vacuum.

Pat on july 09 2015. Note the locations and hire a professional to make repairs to the roof as necessary. If you have had a water leak or similar accident wherein the carpet was left wet for an extended period of time you will. Cleaning residue can turn into a sticky texture and give you this feeling.

Check the attic for signs of leaks including discolored plywood on the ceiling and moldy insulation on the floor. It s been raining here in southern indiana for days and the inside of my house carpet bedding etc feels damp. I bought a general tools pin type moisture meter model mm1e and it is reading around 14 throughout the two rooms. It smells slightly mildewy and feels cold like there might be moisture.

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. 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. If you notice that your carpet is damp the cause may be a leak from the floor underneath. Any floor that remains damp or wet for more than a day may grow mold.

Investigate any drywall damage or musty smells by removing drywall if necessary and looking for water damage in the framing. Condensation if obvious when the heating is on. Work in small sections at a time. Yes vinegar works great for removing sticky textures out of a carpet however you need to do a bit more than that.

Maybe i m going crazy but after a big rain my living room just feels damp. There s no apparent smell but i swear the carpet feels damp not wet just cold and damp. Will a dehumidifier help clear the damp feeling. Hi i m currently renting an old barn conversion where i m finding my sofa and clothes are feeling damp.

When i vacuumed the smell got worse temporarily. Why does my carpet feel sticky. This scenario occurs mostly in basements. But i honestly cant tell it s it s just cold from being on the slab or legitimately wet underneath.

Can i wet vac my carpet after using a cleaner.