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How do I minimize the damage, including mold, associated with flooded carpeting?

My finished basement recently was slightly flooded from excess rainfall. I used a wet vacuum to extract as much water as possible, have a fan blowing, and a humidifier. Is there anything else I can do? As the basement is a playroom, I most concerned about mold forming. Are there any other actions/protections I can be taking? Should I be concerned?

Get it dry and keep it dry. You might want to consider a "restoration service" specializing in treating wet carpet, but you might find they are more interested in insurance claim work, or they are fear-mongering about killer mold.

If the carpet was wet for more than 12 hours, you have the potential for bacteria and fungi to get going in the carpeting. If the carpet is installed over pad, the recommendation is to pull it up, throw away the pad, and reinstall the carpet when it is dry.

Move anything off the floor that may be keeping dampness under it. Move fresh air through the basement (presuming your outdoor air is not too humid). Heat the air, if possible. And be sure to dehumidify!

When the carpet is dry, the next step it to prevent future water incursion. Determine how the water got in, and how it could be prevented. You might need to have your yard regraded to slope away from the house, to redirect rain gutters, or to install drains in the landscaping.

These are not necessarily expensive fixes, and will ensure you don't get into a situation where there isn't time to dry out the basement between storms, or you just get tired of drying out the carpet and stop doing it.

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Playroom carpet

Playful Playrooms

A playroom can be one of the most fun rooms in the house to decorate. Where else can whimsy rule besides in the one room that is set aside for nothing but fun? Bright colors and varied textures will help make the room pop, and make it interesting to even the youngest child.

Because this is a room where small children will spend a lot of time, it's important to keep safety in mind as well. Even if the rest of your home has hardwood floors, this is one room where a thick, soft carpet is a must. Upgrade to the best pad that your budget will allow. That way, if your little one takes a spill while playing, she'll have something soft to break the fall.

Because the room will be full of toys and stuffed animals, you will be able to keep decorative items to a minimum. All this room needs is a nice carpet, furniture and wall treatments.

It was mentioned earlier that a thick soft carpet is a must in a playroom. Furniture should also be child friendly, and should not have any sharp corners on which a child could hit his head. Keeping furniture to a minimum will maximize the amount of play space available. While some families have play rooms that do double duty as an office or TV room, others have dedicated play rooms.

If your room is set aside just for play, then consider adding only one comfortable sofa and no other furniture. This will give you a place to sit and watch the kids play without cluttering up the room. It may seem inconvenient not to have a coffee table on which to set a drink. If so, purchase folding trays and set one up only when needed. Having so little furniture will not only allow the room to have an open, airy feel, but it will also make the room safer for the children and easier to clean (less dusting!) for you.

You are limited only by your own creativity when it comes to wall treatments for a playroom. Some parents have painted the walls with brightly colored circles, other have hired a muralist to paint a scene fit for a princess or a future baseball star. Another fun idea is to do something completely different on each of the walls.

For example, cover one wall with chalkboard paint and give your little artist plenty of room to draw. Cover another wall in mirrors of varying sizes and with different frames. This will add light to the room, and help the room to look larger while the various frames will enhance the playful look of the room.

Finally, add a great big clock - perhaps in the center of the mirror wall - and be sure it is does not have a digital display. This will help your child get used to telling time "the old fashioned way", and may be one of the few places that she sees a non-digital clock throughout the day.

Have fun decorating the playroom in your home. After all, isn't fun the whole point?

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