Flooded Room

[China Doll]

I have inadvertantly flooded my room, the carpet is soaking. I've done my best to soak up some of it with towels and sheets etc.. I guess all that's left to do is open the window and wait for it to dry? Any suggestions on speeding that up? Would a de-humidifier help and where would I get one of those?

Cheers
China.

[China Doll]

Yes thanks, I'm feeling a lot calmer than I was this morning!

[Naomicorlett]

Would you mind awfully telling me where you work so I don't get ill anywhere near you. Thanks ever so much.

[China Doll]

Don't worry, it's unlikely you'd ever need my particular specialty, you're safe!

[Naomicorlett]

Thank you for reassuring me :o) Hope you dry out soon. My friend got up in middle of night ( naked ) and went thro door into hotel corridor instead of bathroom ....you guessed it .....door shut on her left her naked in public!!! I believe strong drink had been taken.

[ChuckFickens]

ok, so this was all just an elaborate plan to get the maintenance guy into your room then ;)

[ChuckFickens]

and I am hoping that I never need China's particular specialty!

[China Doll]

I can see how it would look that way Chuck!

[jon1968]

Doughnut!

[China Doll]

Don't you have some work to do?! Bloody part-timer...

[jon1968]

Don't do that work thing when the cricket's on!

Told you what you need to do baby, vax it if your blokey hasn't sucked all the water up, but you WILL have to get the carpet up and dry it out underneath or it'll rot and start stinking of damp. Even if it's just with a hairdryer or a fan heater it'll have to be done... and you ARE a doughnut!

[China Doll]

When did you tell me that?!

[jon1968]

3 hours ago according to facebook...


Doughnut!! Get a Vax on it or something so you suck up the water, you'll have to take the carpet up to dry it out else it'll rot and stink! What a numpty you are... ;-)

xx
3 hours ago � Delete

[China Doll]

Oh. I didn't notice that.

The people that own this place don't seem to concerned. They've not mentioned anything about pulling the carpet up... Maybe I should show them this thread.

[jno]

http://www.erento.co.uk/hire/index/portable-de humidifier+rent/

http://www.carrierrentalxpress.co.uk/dehumidif ier-rental.asp

[China Doll]

Oooh, ta! That's not too much to pay I guess... If it helps it dry quicker.

[phizzy]

strewth nursey - can't dry a carpet, can't drink from a glass, can't spell - just hope i'm never in your hospital - perish the thought of you being asked to "Prick Someones Boil" - get this wrong and it's ouch ! (just kidding - hope you get the place dry and freshened up.

[Wak]

A bit late, I know, but I was going to suggest that once you have removed most of the excess water, cover the carpet with old newspapers (or even Kitchen roll) and walk about on it until it soaks the water up.
It's surprising how dry you can get it with newspaper.
Anyway, hope the jobs done now.
Don't forget to tip the workman!!!!

[Buenchico]

Hi China

As others have pointed out, you can hire dehumidifiers.

When my carpet got flooded (because of an overflowing upstairs cistern, which sent water pouring through the ceiling while I was away from home for a few days) I rented one from B&Q but any tool hire shop should have them.

Just one point that nobody else seems to have mentioned:
If you're using a dehumidifier, remember that the water has to go somewhere! The dehumidifier will either come with a water container or you'll have to provide a bowl or bucket. Remember to empty it regularly, otherwise the container will flood and put the water straight back into your carpet!

Chris

[China Doll]

Phizzy - Thankfully I'm not a nurse... Can you imagine how many people I would kill?! I just use all my brains at work so turn in to a total tit outside it!

Wak - Weekend papers it is then! I'd never found a use for them before...

Chirs - YOu probably just saved me from flooding my room for a second time!

Thanks everyone for your good wishes :c)

[nonomaybe]

I would agree generally with the advice given, although I wouldn't introduce any extra heat (it could encourage mould and fungus growth) as the dehumidifier will work well down to 5degs. celsius. I would also remove from the room as much of the wet stuff as possible or do it after the dehum. has taken out most of the moisture so that you can get at the "shell" of the room.