My Carpet Feels Damp

If you don t have a wet vacuum dab the damp area with towels until it s feeling a little drier.

My carpet feels damp. Yes vinegar works great for removing sticky textures out of a carpet however you need to do a bit more than that. Can i use vinegar to remove a sticky feeling out of my carpet. It smells slightly mildewy and feels cold like there might be moisture. If you have a wet vacuum go over the damp spot to take out as much of the moisture as possible.

Check the attic for signs of leaks including discolored plywood on the ceiling and moldy insulation on the floor. Cleaning residue can turn into a sticky texture and give you this feeling. Hi i m currently renting an old barn conversion where i m finding my sofa and clothes are feeling damp. Remove as much water from the damp carpet as possible using a wet vacuum.

Will a dehumidifier help clear the damp feeling. Maybe i m going crazy but after a big rain my living room just feels damp. Note the locations and hire a professional to make repairs to the roof as necessary. Pat on july 09 2015.

It s been raining here in southern indiana for days and the inside of my house carpet bedding etc feels damp. We have a crawl space under the entire house that is only accessed from the outside. Can i wet vac my carpet after using a cleaner. Investigate any drywall damage or musty smells by removing drywall if necessary and looking for water damage in the framing.

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 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. Why does my carpet feel sticky. Work in small sections at a time.