Cleaning residue can turn into a sticky texture and give you this feeling.
Carpet feels damp.
If you notice that your carpet is damp the cause may be a leak from the floor underneath.
Yes vinegar works great for removing sticky textures out of a carpet however you need to do a bit more than that.
If you have a wet vacuum go over the damp spot to take out as much of the moisture as possible.
But i honestly cant tell it s it s just cold from being on the slab or legitimately wet underneath.
Will a dehumidifier help clear the damp feeling.
I bought a general tools pin type moisture meter model mm1e and it is reading around 14 throughout the two rooms.
Can i use vinegar to remove a sticky feeling out of my carpet.
Work in small sections at a time.
Pat on july 09 2015.
If you don t have a wet vacuum dab the damp area with towels until it s feeling a little drier.
Hi i m currently renting an old barn conversion where i m finding my sofa and clothes are feeling damp.
Note the locations and hire a professional to make repairs to the roof as necessary.
It s been raining here in southern indiana for days and the inside of my house carpet bedding etc feels damp.
Why does my carpet feel sticky.
This scenario occurs mostly in basements.
Condensation if obvious when the heating is on.
Remove as much water from the damp carpet as possible using a wet vacuum.
Keep an eye on the fill tank and make sure you dump it before hitting overflow.
Investigate any drywall damage or musty smells by removing drywall if necessary and looking for water damage in the framing.
Check the attic for signs of leaks including discolored plywood on the ceiling and moldy insulation on the floor.
Maybe i m going crazy but after a big rain my living room just feels damp.
Can i wet vac my carpet after using a cleaner.
There s no apparent smell but i swear the carpet feels damp not wet just cold and damp.
Any floor that remains damp or wet for more than a day may grow mold.
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.
We have a crawl space under the entire house that is only accessed from the outside.
If you have had a water leak or similar accident wherein the carpet was left wet for an extended period of time you will.
It smells slightly mildewy and feels cold like there might be moisture.
Trace the source of any leaks and seal the roof or siding as.
