{"id":5095,"date":"2021-11-25T01:43:23","date_gmt":"2021-11-24T14:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/?p=5095"},"modified":"2026-10-20T23:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T12:41:14","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-wet-carpet-smell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticcleaners.com.au\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-wet-carpet-smell\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Rid of Wet Carpet Smell: 4 Proven Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wet carpet smell is caused by mould, mildew, old stains, or low-quality carpet backing reacting to moisture \u2014 and the faster you act, the easier it is to fix. Whether you’ve just had a flood, a leaky pipe, or an overenthusiastic mop session, that damp, musty odour is a sign that bacteria and fungi are already at work. The good news? There are several tried-and-tested methods to tackle it. Read on for a full breakdown \u2014 from drying your carpet fast to removing the smell for good.<\/p>\n\n\n

TL;DR<\/strong> Wet carpet smell is caused by mould, mildew, old stains, or low-quality carpet backing reacting to moisture. To remove it: dry the carpet as fast as possible using fans, open windows, or a dehumidifier \u2014 ideally within 24\u201348 hours; treat the odour with baking soda or white vinegar once the carpet is reasonably dry; shampoo with a carpet cleaner (or an enzymatic cleaner for pet smells) if the odour persists; if it’s still there once the carpet is dry, a professional carpet steam clean in Melbourne<\/a> extracts the bacteria from the pile; and if mould has already taken hold, that’s a job for mould removal<\/a>, not a carpet clean.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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