dry carpet after water damage

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After the water recedes, the carpet feels heavy and damp, holding onto a musty smell. The fibers are matted down, and you can feel the moisture deep in the padding. Even after running fans and dehumidifiers for days, the dry carpet after water damage might still have a faint odor and slight discoloration, a subtle reminder of the flood.