2007-12-13 07:32:36 · 23 answers · asked by Angel♥Baby♥Girl 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I was cat-sitting for a friend and the little bastard pissed on my carpet! so I used arm and hammer carpet deodorizer and it worked you sprinkle the powder, let it sit for a while then vacuum, if gets cat pee out I think it could help with the mildew
2007-12-13 07:38:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need two things immediately - fans and dehumidifiers. Most rental places have "squirrel cage" high flow fans that are perfect for drying carpet. Dehumidifiers at rental places are often industrial size and can really zip moisture out of the air. The fans will help evaporate the water, and the dehumidifiers will pull it out of the air to be disposed of down a drain. If you know somebody with handy-man skills, they might be able to help peal up a corner of carpet, allowing the fan to point under the carpet and dry both the carpet and floorboards simultaneously. Also look into getting a wet-dry shop vac. These machines allow you to pull out the paper filter and use them for water. The water may be too soaked-in to get out with a vacuum now, but in the future they can help you make quick work of such an emergency. Once you have the moisture problem under control, you will likely need to shampoo your carpet. Rent a shampooer, and look for shampoo that includes mold/mildew inhibitor or buy mold/mildew inhibitor that you can use as an additive with the shampoo. That should help get rid of the mildew in the carpets. Hard surfaces (wood, flooring, etc) should be wiped down with vinegar/water mix or a bleach/water mix - just be careful if you use bleach... you may want to test it in a small area first to make sure it doesn't wreck the finish of the wood. That should get you going - hopefully it works out!
2016-05-23 10:08:59 · answer #2 · answered by desirae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fabreeze has a formula just for mildew, however if the smell is there, then mildew is there and that is VERY unhealthy to live with. When you are able - buy a new carpet.
2007-12-13 07:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by svmainus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baking Soda
2007-12-13 07:35:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fabreeze
2007-12-13 07:34:31 · answer #5 · answered by jonah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can never totally get rid of it until you get new carpet
2007-12-13 07:35:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Only way is to remove the carpet ☺
2007-12-13 07:34:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Baking soda heavily sprinkled and allowed to settle for a small amount of time, then vacuum
repeat often
2007-12-13 07:36:21 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ Etheria ♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask The Graham to move out
2007-12-13 07:35:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
get pet carpet deodorizer it will take it out
2007-12-13 07:36:21 · answer #10 · answered by jessica a 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋