Solution for Annoying Wet Carpet Smell

Unfortunately, having a wet carpet isn't similar to having a dusty one. Our vacuum cleaners couldn't be of any help. You may or may not be able to keep your carpet depending on how bad it has been flooded or soaked in water. Here, you will find tips and instructions on how to get rid of the smell of wet carpet. You'll be able to get useful tips and learn relevant information as to what to do with your carpet and if it's still possible to keep it.

A great deal will depend on how bad the carpet has been flooded. A small amount of seepage on a rug may be salvageable but a sewage contaminated flooded rug will need to be discarded. If the damage is less severe you may be able to clean the rug but watch for health issues that can arise.

Wet carpet is difficult to clean and it’s a really big challenge to ensure that there is no mildew growth and odor problems. Because of the health risks associated with flood damaged carpet you should be sure to wear rubber gloves and a protective mask at all times while working on cleaning up the carpet.

The very first thing you need to do is get the wet carpet off the floor if at all possible. If the carpet isn’t glued down you can roll it up and drag it outside into a garage or onto a patio. If it is stapled or tacked you’ll need to remove the staples.

If the carpet is wall to wall and too heavy or large to move outside you can get a couple of old chairs or work horses and prop it up so that the air can flow top and bottom.

If you are unable to remove the carpet from the floor you will need to rent or buy a commercial size wet dry shop vac. This will allow you to suck up most of the water out of the carpet. It's a slow process but quite an effective process.

Remember that your carpet most likely has underlay and this is one of the biggest problems for odor. It’s also the cheapest piece to replace so if at all possible remove the old underlay and replace with new pad. If you aren’t able to remove it then use your shop vac to pull out all the water and moisture.

Once you’ve removed all the water from the carpet you’ll need to clean the carpet. You can do this yourself or you can have a professional cleaner do it. You will want to use a good quality cleaning detergent as well as a sanitizer. An industrial strength product is preferred to ensure all mold, mildew, and bacteria is killed. Ammonia works well and is very cheap to buy.

If you’ve been able to remove the carpet from the house you can soak it with a garden hose and begin sweeping at one end working your way back and forth on the carpet. Repeat wash and rinse cycle until the water runs clean and there are no further signs of dirt or debris.

Once you’ve washed the carpet it’s very important to dry the carpet as quickly as possible to prevent mildew from forming. One effective method of doing this is with large fans, dehumidifiers, and heaters. Start by using your wet and dry shop vac to suck out as much water as possible then use your fans and heaters.

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