@puroclean_northeast_raleighnc · PuroClean of Northeast Raleigh
Saved 2026-05-15 · Posted 2026-05-02 · Status: New
Did you know hardwood floors don’t always have to be replaced after water damage?
When a refrigerator leak soaked into this kitchen floor, we skipped the demolition and went straight to drying science.
Our rescue drying mats work by creating negative pressure directly on the surface of the wood, drawing trapped moisture up and out through the hardwood rather than letting it sit and cause warping, cupping, or mold.
What you’re seeing in this video is real-time moisture extraction. Every drop pulled through those mats is a plank of flooring that doesn’t end up in a dumpster.
Here’s what most people don’t know:
Water migrates down and settles beneath flooring fast. The window to save hardwood is short but with the right equipment, it’s absolutely possible.
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Mold. Rip out
It’ll be rotten in no time 💀
Never going to be able to be sure it’s all gone tho unfortunately floor definitely still damaged
That wood is done zo
Homeowners love the noise this makes. It’s fun when you say this is going to run 24/7 for a couple days.
That’s why I never use hardwood in my kitchen.
No certified industrial hygeneist worth their salt would endorse this. You need to cut it out under negative pressure w head to toe ppe.
If you’re pulling that much moisture from any hardwood floor, then it’s already permanently damaged and will need to be replaced…
This is just an expensive bill for the insurance company or customer for an empty promise that “we can save the floor”
What's that system called?
Sure…As long s itsZzzzz before warping,swelling etc damage happens! Otherwise…Demo Man!!😎👍
Shits already fucked. Just replace it.
You’re saving work but not saving time or money. Cut out the bad stuff to it in half the time it would take to extract the moisture.
Followimg extraction, how are you drying the residual moisture to prevent microbial growth from happening? 🤔
We use exactly the same equipment
Great idea if the moisture is pulled out and verified with moisture meters for the area. Great job