dare 1,103 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Like a prat rather than use the side gate I went through the house . Trod on an iphone charger that my little sister had left laying about. Long story short got a whole bucket of water on the carpet. Roughly how long you reckon to dry? Got the windows open to air it out and even a bloody fan blowing on the thing. Not majorly bothered as we're having wooden floor put down after Xmas anyway and new carpet upstairs. Just want it dry really, tread on it with just your socks on and you'll need to change em. Just to give an idea of how wet it is. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,936 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Really ? You are asking on here how long yer carpet will take to dry ?? You must be bored stupid tonight mate, is it raining doon your way then ? 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 open the windows is a good idea it will freeze lol.oh and keep your trainers on and your feet wont get wet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dare 1,103 Posted November 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Lol well never dropped anything more than a beer on the carpet before. Just don't want the sodding thing staying wet. Parents are away for another 9 days and can't be arsed to hear how stupid I was for carrying it through the house. Thought the window open would give a breeze and stop mold.Know it's like asking how longs a piece of string just hoped someone would put my mind at ease and say it'll only take a few days tops. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Get a towel lay it on top of the spill walk all over it so it soaks up the water ... Repeat with as many towels as needed then bung the towels in the washing machine simples ......... 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
STRANGER 948 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Pour diesel on it mate. Couple of gallon should do. Will draw out the moisture and then use a towl to mop it up. 12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Lol well never dropped anything more than a beer on the carpet before. Just don't want the sodding thing staying wet. Parents are away for another 9 days and can't be arsed to hear how stupid I was for carrying it through the house. Thought the window open would give a breeze and stop mold.Know it's like asking how longs a piece of string just hoped someone would put my mind at ease and say it'll only take a few days tops. Burn the house down mate or your parents are sure to find out.....better safe than sorry..... Swan Vestas....5 litres of petrol....raze it to the ground and they'll never know......bingo....job done..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxtails 272 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 dry it up as much as possible with towels ect , and if you have one put an heater on the carpet, one of those little electric ones, dont let it be wet for too long otherwise it will start to smell of orible dampness! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marky b 309 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Tip a bag of rice on it lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) dry it manually as much as you can. What you need is a dehumidifier - the drying carpet could cause damp in a confined space ! OR Lay your hands on a wet and dry vac and suck the water up ! OR both of the above !! Edited November 5, 2013 by Blackbriar 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,936 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Feck me,, some complicated solutions eh ? Me,? I`d just walk aboot wi socks on for 4 or 5 weeks, soak it up 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dare 1,103 Posted November 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Got a dehumidifier out as it happens. Was pissed in the pub n guessing bloke was a junkie but was flogging em for a score. Thought that'll do me as its Mother's Day tomorrow. Gave it to her and she laughed and said what the f**k am I gonna do with that. Knew it'll come in handy lol. Got that running and a fan blowing on it plus the windows open and soaked a towel. Should be sorted Friday I can already notice a difference. Am I a retard but the rice thing actually did cross my mind lol only because it works with the mobiles. Thought few bags of that then ashpan and brush lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
albert64 1,882 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 put your lips to the carpet and suck then spit in said bucket when the buckets full your done simples 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,535 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Put some cress seed on it , it will germinate in 24 hours and then the carpet will be dry 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 Got a dehumidifier out as it happens. Was pissed in the pub n guessing bloke was a junkie but was flogging em for a score. Thought that'll do me as its Mother's Day tomorrow. Gave it to her and she laughed and said what the f**k am I gonna do with that. Knew it'll come in handy lol. Got that running and a fan blowing on it plus the windows open and soaked a towel. Should be sorted Friday I can already notice a difference. Am I a retard but the rice thing actually did cross my mind lol only because it works with the mobiles. Thought few bags of that then ashpan and brush lol It works mate - rice, salt, bicarb, anything like that . Those vermiculite granules you use in the garden are ace ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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