Truck-mount carpet water extractors pull more water faster than portable units. Carpet drying within 24 hours of exposure prevents mold. Pad assessment determines salvage vs replacement.
Carpet water extraction is the foundation of water damage response. Truck-mount extractors generate significantly more vacuum than portable units. Carpet that's been wet less than 24 hours typically can be saved.
Carpet pad is almost always replaced after water exposure — pad foam absorbs water and becomes a mold reservoir. Carpet itself can often be saved if extracted within 24 hours.
High-vacuum removal
24-hour window
Almost always replaced
Cat 2+ exposure
Float method
Below-carpet drying
Mandatory per S500
Salvage vs replacement
Scope confirmed.
Truck-mount deployed.
Multi-pass until dry.
Salvage decision.
Float method.
Documentation.
Truck-mount. Pad replacement. Insurance direct.