Step 1 treat soiled areas.
Remove musty smell from carpet.
The strong odor from the vinegar will dissipate within a few hours.
Apply the solution to both sides of the carpet.
Vinegar is a great home remedy for absorbing stubborn odors.
For your area rugs mix the soda with a bowl of water.
You want your carpet to be in its best state before treating the smell step 2 sprinkle baking soda onto the carpet.
First off abstain from adding more than the recommended amount of vinegar to your cleaning solution as large amounts of vinegar can ruin the fibre of your carpet and also cause your carpet to smell in a vinegary way.
When carrying out this step there are 2 things to keep in mind.
Before treating your carpet remove any dried on spills blot away wetness and dab soap on noticeable stains.
After blotting the area with the carpet shampoo allow it to dry and then vacuum up the debris again.
To remove the odor from your carpet sprinkle the baking soda directly on the carpet fibers.
You should create a thin coat of baking soda so get a large box of baking soda for each room that you plan to treat.
If the odor still lingers an alternative would be to apply to clean the carpet using a sponge just make sure not too apply too much moisture to the area.
Let the vinegar sit for at least an hour before blotting or scrubbing the area.
Depending on the amount of mildew on the carpet mix one cup of white vinegar for every two cups of water.
Follow up by using a sponge or washcloth to vigorously scrub your mildew remover into the smell carrying areas of your carpet.
However if you used baking soda with the vinegar it will remove any odors from the carpet along with the mold.
Soak a cotton pad in lemon juice or vinegar and place it on the stain.
Let it dry overnight.
The heat will remove any remaining odor and bacteria.
If it clumps in spots use your hand to.
Use carpet shampoo to remove the musty odor.
To remove mildew and musty smells apply a mixture of vinegar and water to the affected area of the carpet.
Allow it to soak for several minutes.