Flooded carpets can be a disaster if they’re not attended to by a professional cleaner. Ideally, a severely flooded carpet should be extracted within 48hrs. Then an air mover and dehumidifiers are placed around the wet areas to reduce drying times. We also use an antimicrobial disinfectant to remove as many microorganisms as possible, preventing nasty odors from developing. Flooded carpets generally take 3 or 4 days to completely dry, as the carpet, underlay, and subfloor all require cleaning and drying.