Carpet Feels Damp

I bought a general tools pin type moisture meter model mm1e and it is reading around 14 throughout the two rooms.

Carpet feels damp.

Investigate any drywall damage or musty smells by removing drywall if necessary and looking for water damage in the framing. There s no apparent smell but i swear the carpet feels damp not wet just cold and damp. Note the locations and hire a professional to make repairs to the roof as necessary. 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.

When i vacuumed the smell got worse temporarily. Pat on july 09 2015. Maybe i m going crazy but after a big rain my living room just feels damp. Can i wet vac my carpet after using a cleaner.

Cleaning residue can turn into a sticky texture and give you this feeling. Yes vinegar works great for removing sticky textures out of a carpet however you need to do a bit more than that. Trace the source of any leaks and seal the roof or siding as. It smells slightly mildewy and feels cold like there might be moisture.

If you have had a water leak or similar accident wherein the carpet was left wet for an extended period of time you will. Any floor that remains damp or wet for more than a day may grow mold. Remove as much water from the damp carpet as possible using a wet vacuum. This scenario occurs mostly in basements.

If you have a wet vacuum go over the damp spot to take out as much of the moisture as possible. Hi i m currently renting an old barn conversion where i m finding my sofa and clothes are feeling damp. Work in small sections at a time. Keep an eye on the fill tank and make sure you dump it before hitting overflow.

But i honestly cant tell it s it s just cold from being on the slab or legitimately wet underneath. We have a crawl space under the entire house that is only accessed from the outside. Condensation if obvious when the heating is on. If you notice that your carpet is damp the cause may be a leak from the floor underneath.

Why does my carpet feel sticky. 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. 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 don t have a wet vacuum dab the damp area with towels until it s feeling a little drier.