Mildew Smell In Carpets?
Question:I bought a house that sat vacant for a year. I want to live in it for six months until I build a new home. The carpeting is still in good shape and I really don't want to rip it out. Is there a chemical that can be added to a carpet cleaner that will get rid of the smell.
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i worked in a store that got flooded during hurricane Katrina (6 inches of water on the carpet)
we used pine sol and "mopped" the carpet with it. it really helped with the moldy odor i did not notice the odor after we mopped it.
you might need to get rid of hte padding .
If I were you I'd have a professional come and clean the carpets.
Don't mix carpet cleaner with anything, it will decrease the efficiency of the cleaner and may not be safe. Instead of using carpet cleaner, rinse with the hottest water possible and try spraying with Febreeze allergen reducer. It may help to use a urine spray for pet odors. My daughter peed the carpet one night after falling asleep on the floor and we could not get the smell out even after shampooing several times. I used a pet urine remover in my carpet cleaner and it worked great. Also carpets should not be cleaned with cleaner every time. You should go on an 18 month schedule of rinse, wait six months, rinse, wait six months and then clean. Extra cleaner not rinsed out of the carpet may leave the odor and definitely holds soil in the carpet fibers.
You need to get a professional but you can request what cleaner you like
I suggest you get them to use something with a lemon scent as well
I agree with the one answer get a professional to clean the carpet. They have products that can get the mildew smell out of the carpet. If you decide to do it yourself I would go to a janitorial supply store, they have products they use in hospitals and schools that would do the job.
Make sure when cleaning carpets plenty of air stirring to get the carpet dry. If not the carpet will continue to smell like mildew.
try shampooing it with vinegar and baking soda
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