2006-10-06 04:25:09 · 27 answers · asked by Suzy 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A fan.
2006-10-06 04:26:16 · answer #1 · answered by missmozee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since it is wet already, and I am assuming that the leak has been fixed, then just shampoo the entire area again to knock out any smell from the padding and carpet.
Do this quick, as letting this sit more than a day or two will cause any musty and mildewy smells to get even worse. Also...AS others have said, I would use a shop vacuum to pull out as much moisture as possible, then run some box fans in the area for days afterwrds to make sure that you have dried out everything as much as possible. If you live in a hot or humid place, then run the AC to keep down the humidity and help dry everything out.
Your goal is to do this ASAP or you will be faced with a ugly smell you can never fully get rid of unless you lose the whole carpet and replace it with new stuff.
2006-10-06 04:34:45 · answer #2 · answered by Middy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you'll have to somehow get all of the excess water out of the carpet (to avoid mold problems and the nasty stench). If you can get access to a Shop Vac, that would work the best. Then turn a fan of some sort on the carpet to get air moving and hopefully dry out the carpet. Good luck.
2006-10-06 04:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by free2b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best way is to get a wet/dry Shop Vac or something similar...ensure this is done asap as otherwise mold will develop and carpet will be ruined in that spot.
Good luck
2006-10-06 04:27:20 · answer #4 · answered by dustiiart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shop vac or the best way I have found is to run a carpet shampooer over it to extract the water. If you don't have one you should be able to rent one from your local grocery store. Good Luck
2006-10-06 04:29:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would completely remove the carpet and lay down tiles or a sheet of linoleum. No carpet in bathroom.
2006-10-06 04:27:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If possible lift carpet and put fan on to try otherwise open windows and keep a circulating fan on the area for awhile (few days)
2006-10-06 04:27:26 · answer #7 · answered by Tazaor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a shop vac to suck up most of the water and then put fans on it to dry it faster or open a window if you have one in the bathroom.
2006-10-06 04:27:02 · answer #8 · answered by Michelle : 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a carpet shampooer or wet-or-dry vacuum.
2006-10-06 04:26:40 · answer #9 · answered by The Baron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a wet dry vaccuum and then a dehumidifier for awhile,that should help get rid of the damp before mold sets in
2006-10-06 05:13:46 · answer #10 · answered by tinaluvsglass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
truly the position of living could sparkling it. I had one position of living that had like 5 leaks. Crappy plumbing. 2 were in apartments above me and each and every time the wiped clean it or presented to.
2016-12-04 08:16:37 · answer #11 · answered by aune 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋