Water Damage Stinks! Here’s What To Do About the Smell

1/19/2018 (Permalink)

Get Rid of Mildew Smells in the Carpet

One of the biggest culprits for lingering odors post-flood is carpets. If you decided not to replace your carpets after sewage loss, it may be the cause of that bad smell and quite possibly for any adverse health symptoms you or your loved ones have experienced. Some things you can do to get rid of any residual debris and flood water include:

• Completely dry the affected areas and then leave your windows open to allow the room to air out.

• Place dehumidifiers throughout the affected area. 

• Treat your carpet with a cleaning solution designed to kill mold growth and bacteria. 

• Pour baking soda over the areas your sprayed and leave it on the treated areas for some time, preferably overnight. Vacuum it up in the morning. 

If after thoroughly cleaning your carpets your home still smells like black water, clean the air.