How Do You Eliminate The Smell Of Vomit From A Carpet?
If someone or a pet has ever vomited on your carpet, you know that cleanup is only the first step in a process. After you’ve expunged the offending stain, you must contend with that awful odor that can linger for weeks unless you act promptly. Test any cleaning solution on a small, inconspicuous section of carpet. Let the solution dry. Make sure the color of the carpet is not affected before using the solution elsewhere. Remove the vomit from the carpet. Use a wet-dry vacuum to lift matter from the carpet fibers or use waste-absorbing granules. Pull the carpet back and make sure the vomit has not penetrated to the padding. Treat the carpet, carpet backing and pad to eliminate the source of the odor. Try full strength white vinegar on the affected area. Sponge the vinegar over the carpet fiber and let it soak into the backing. Raise the carpet from the pad so that air can circulate. Prop it up on soup cans. Let the vinegar dry thoroughly. Treat any remaining odor with an organic enzymat
