Anonymous
Post 04/21/2014 07:09     Subject: How do you get rid of the smell of wet carpet (after flooding)?
You have to replace the carpet. The smell is in the padding, underneath the carpet and will never leave.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2014 03:47     Subject: How do you get rid of the smell of wet carpet (after flooding)?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It is full of mold and mildew so it should be removed. Put linoleum down a.d throw rugs.


linoleum is ghetto and trashy use at least ceramic


Real linoleum is not trashy. Vinyl would be questionable. Look for battleship linoleum
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2014 03:02     Subject: Re:How do you get rid of the smell of wet carpet (after flooding)?
Use steam cleaner and mop to to dry the water and clean the stains from the carpet. Yeah, I agree neutralizing odor is really a daunting task but smart work can lead you to success. When all the water is gone, then just follow these steps to ensure clean and warm carpet.
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2013 14:14     Subject: How do you get rid of the smell of wet carpet (after flooding)?
Anonymous wrote:It is full of mold and mildew so it should be removed. Put linoleum down a.d throw rugs.


linoleum is ghetto and trashy use at least ceramic
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2013 14:00     Subject: Re:How do you get rid of the smell of wet carpet (after flooding)?
Anonymous wrote:I have heard to pull it up so it can dry. A company that does flood clean up will bring lots of fans and advice. You may need to replace the padding but can keep the carpet. Ground water can really smell you may not be able to save it


Yes, if this doesn't work, definitely get a new carpet.
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2013 11:18     Subject: How do you get rid of the smell of wet carpet (after flooding)?
It is full of mold and mildew so it should be removed. Put linoleum down a.d throw rugs.
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2013 10:08     Subject: How do you get rid of the smell of wet carpet (after flooding)?
New carpet. Mold develops in 48 hours.
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2013 10:07     Subject: How do you get rid of the smell of wet carpet (after flooding)?
New carpet, you ducked up by not drying out immediately
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2013 09:51     Subject: How do you get rid of the smell of wet carpet (after flooding)?
Unfortunately new carpet
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2013 09:48     Subject: How do you get rid of the smell of wet carpet (after flooding)?
Get a new carpet.
Anonymous
Post 06/15/2013 09:46     Subject: Re:How do you get rid of the smell of wet carpet (after flooding)?
For me, having BTDT, I would get rid of the carpet. The smell is mold. Even if you get rid of the smell, the mold is still there. When carpet gets wet, you have to immediately get rid of the water before mold has a chance to grow. That usually involves a heavy duty shop vac, big fans running 24/7 and big de-humidifiers. Best case scenario is that the mold is in the padding. You might try replacing it but you should be prepared to replace the carpet or live with it knowing there's mold in it.
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2013 23:12     Subject: How do you get rid of the smell of wet carpet (after flooding)?
Yeah, I do to ow what's going on with that. But I shampoo the carpet with regular cleaner AND Simple Solution, a pet stain cleaner. It really works. Keep the dehumidifier running though. It has to get completely dry.
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2013 23:12     Subject: Re:How do you get rid of the smell of wet carpet (after flooding)?
I have heard to pull it up so it can dry. A company that does flood clean up will bring lots of fans and advice. You may need to replace the padding but can keep the carpet. Ground water can really smell you may not be able to save it
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2013 23:11     Subject: How do you get rid of the smell of wet carpet (after flooding)?
Not the OP, but having the same problem.
I would assume there is some mold or mildew, but I'd like to hear from others that have BTDT.
Anonymous
Post 06/14/2013 22:45     Subject: How do you get rid of the smell of wet carpet (after flooding)?
Our basement flooded from the storm a couple of days ago and now it stinks something awful. We have a dehumidifier running non-stop but nothing seems to help. Any advice?