{"id":2822,"date":"2016-12-05T10:00:07","date_gmt":"2016-12-05T10:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/?p=2822"},"modified":"2016-12-01T18:31:41","modified_gmt":"2016-12-01T18:31:41","slug":"remove-mildew-in-carpet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/remove-mildew-in-carpet\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you get Mildew Smell Out of Carpet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If your carpet has an unpleasant\u00a0smell, you may have a mildew problem.<\/p>\n<p>Having <em>mildew in carpet<\/em> is not only gross, it is bad for your health, especially those with breathing issues.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, removing mildew smell from carpet isn&#8217;t too difficult.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">How to Remove Mildew Smell from Carpet<\/h2>\n<p>Mildew can grow on carpet due to many different reasons including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moisture<\/li>\n<li>Pet Urine<\/li>\n<li>Wet Spots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The smells typically come when the mildew goes unattended. As a result, your carpeting will begin to smell bad and you may notice heightened breathing problems (Asthma or COPD).<\/p>\n<p>To <strong>get rid of mildew in carpet<\/strong>, there are a couple methods you can try. Make sure you ask the carpet company you worked with before you try your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/resources\/carpet-care-and-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\">carpet cleaning and maintenance<\/a>. The company and the manufacturer are not responsible for any\u00a0accidental damage to your carpet.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-2823 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-469525231.jpg\" alt=\"remove mildew in carpet\" width=\"775\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-469525231.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-469525231-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Method Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Once you locate the source of the smell, vacuum the area to pick up as much dirt and dust as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Mix one cup of warm water with two cups of vinegar.<\/li>\n<li>Put the solution in a spray bottle and apply it to the spot.<\/li>\n<li>Add a generous amount of baking soda to the origin on the smell.<\/li>\n<li>Let the carpet dry before vacuuming up the baking soda.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you want to use an alternative to vinegar, you can try a carpet shampoo. Just make sure to consult a professional before you use any products on your carpet. Like we said, the manufacturer and the carpet dealer aren&#8217;t responsible for accidents.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, homemade remedies just won&#8217;t cut it. This is the\u00a0time where you should consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\">installing new carpet in your home<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"padding-bottom: 7px;\">Get Fresh Carpet Installed Today!<\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t deal with your mildew smelling carpet any longer. Get fresh carpet installed today by The Carpet Guys!<\/p>\n<p>We make getting new flooring easier than ever. You don&#8217;t have to worry about pushy salesman and rushed decisions. We walk you through every step of the process.<\/p>\n<p>Along with simple shopping, we provide much more benefits including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free lifetime installation warranties<\/li>\n<li>Eco-friendly green flooring products<\/li>\n<li>Next day installation<\/li>\n<li>Easy carpet financing plans<\/li>\n<li>Much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It&#8217;s time to do what&#8217;s best for your floors and the health of your family.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2825\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-505917672.jpg\" alt=\"mildew out of carpet\" width=\"775\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-505917672.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iStock-505917672-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/schedule\/carpet\" target=\"_blank\">free carpet estimate<\/a> and let The carpet Guys renew your floors today.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your carpet has an unpleasant\u00a0smell, you may have a mildew problem. 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