Wet Carpet Mold Treatment

Mold and mildew protectant with 1 2 gal.

Wet carpet mold treatment.

If you don t have access to a carpet shampooer use a brush and a paste of cup lemon juice cup table salt and just enough water to make a thick paste. As they pick up moisture replace them with dry towels and repeat the process removing as much water as possible. Steam cleaning wet carpet removes any toxins and deodorizes it. Plug in a dehumidifier to suck in the moisture from the room.

Spread towels over wet areas and apply pressure. If padding beneath the carpet has become wet for any reason or has become moist from condensation the padding as well as the carpet on top are at risk for mold growth. If the carpet is an area rug then the carpet can be placed outdoors in the direct sunlight during the warm hot months of the year to dry the carpet. So an anti fungal spray designed to.

Natural anti fungal remedies such as vinegar and tea tree oil are known to inhibit not kill mold. Blot any wet areas until dry then vacuum. Wool is known for its natural beauty and eco friendly qualities. It s commonly used as an outdoor carpet or damp basements because of its moisture and mold resistance qualities.

Use an enzymatic cleaner for mold caused by pet stains. Wet padding beneath carpet. Bleach can banish mold but it can also discolor carpet. For tough to remove patches of mold create a paste using a cup of lemon juice and a cup of salt instead.

Antifungal spray 1. Olefin is water resistant and great options for areas that are exposed to sunlight. The padding may need to be replaced as will the carpet in some cases. Place the paste on your carpet and brush it into the mold with a toothbrush.

Once the paste mixture has been worked into the carpet allow it to dry for about a half hour. Plug in fans and position them in the doorway of the room or on dry areas of the floor in the direction of the wet carpet. If the carpet gets wet again or the carpet is exposed to elevated levels of moisture humidity then mold growth and related odors will likely recur. Steam has a high enough temperature to kill any toxins and also removes the toxins when the steam cleaner sucks up the dead mold spores.

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