Save carpets and floors by calling ServiceMaster Clean

One of the biggest problems with water disasters is the effect on carpets and floors.

ServiceMaster Clean understands the issues and provides fast, on-site carpet and wood floor drying.

On-Site Carpet Drying

Here’s what your ServiceMaster Clean professional considers when drying a carpet:

Age and condition of carpet

If a carpet is so old that it is a better value to replace than attempt restoration, ServiceMaster Clean will let you know which makes the most financial sense. ServiceMaster Clean uses industry resources to help determine the exact value of carpet.

Length of time carpet was exposed to water

Most carpets can withstand water for up to three days. Immediate response to your loss is critical. We can be to you on site between 2-3 hours from initial call or instruction.

Type of water

Types of water that affect the restoration process:

• Clean water: water from a clean source with no debris
• Gray water: water that is not necessarily clean but is not hazardous (washing machine and dishwasher overflow, for example)
• Black water: sewage backup or runoff water. These losses are hazardous and should be handled with caution

Water temperature

The temperature of the water is important as well. For example, a hot water heater with very warm water will affect the glue used to hold the carpet fibres together.

On-Site Wood Floor Drying

Here are the factors to be considered when drying wood floors:

• Wood floors are very sensitive, so proper drying is critical
• Wood naturally holds water—up to 10% depending on the type of floor
• Wood can absorb another 5% to 10% without showing any noticeable effects. Within a few days, however, the floor cannot hold the water any more and it will expand, causing cupping or crowning, which is very difficult to restore
• Emergency response is critical for any damage to wood floors