Why Does My Carpet Feels Damp

I have vacuumed probably 8 times in the last 2 days.

Why does my carpet feels damp.

Pat on july 09 2015. But i honestly cant tell it s it s just cold from being on the slab or legitimately wet underneath. Work in small sections at a time. Over shampooing occurs when either too much shampoo is used or the carpet is not adequately rinsed.

If you have a wet vacuum go over the damp spot to take out as much of the moisture as possible. And steam cleaned and vacuumed up baking soda. If you have had a water leak or similar accident wherein the carpet was left wet for an extended period of time you will. Hi i m currently renting an old barn conversion where i m finding my sofa and clothes are feeling damp.

This is the biggest reason why even hard core do it yourselfers should occasionally use a professional. If you don t have a wet vacuum dab the damp area with towels until it s feeling a little drier. Trace the source of any leaks and seal the roof or siding as. I cannot find the source of the problem.

There is no dampness on any of the walls or floor and i cannot find any cracks that might be letting in air. 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. It s been raining here in southern indiana for days and the inside of my house carpet bedding etc feels damp.

What is wrong with this carpet i don 39 t know what else to do. I bought a general tools pin type moisture meter model mm1e and it is reading around 14 throughout the two rooms. 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.

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. Failing to protect the wet carpet from furniture. Our carpet almost feels damp but isn 39 t but stuff comes off onto your feet and i have vacuumed.

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. Note the locations and hire a professional to make repairs to the roof as necessary. Check the attic for signs of leaks including discolored plywood on the ceiling and moldy insulation on the floor. It smells slightly mildewy and feels cold like there might be moisture.

Investigate any drywall damage or musty smells by removing drywall if necessary and looking for water damage in the framing. Will a dehumidifier help clear the damp feeling. My bedroom feels constantly damp so does my bedding and clothes. Both are practically inevitable with some wet do it yourself approaches.

This scenario occurs mostly in basements.