Can my carpet be restored or will it have to be replaced?
A few reasons why your carpet may not be salvagable:
• Delamination (backing separates from the carpet fiber)
• Loss of adhesion (may be caused by prolonged exposure to water or age of the carpet)
• Permanent stains
• Carpet covers wood flooring; may not be able to salvage wood flooring)
• Sewage contamination
Also, non-porous flooring can trap water and prevent it from drying properly.