Remove as much water from the damp carpet as possible using a wet vacuum.
Remove damp under carpet.
If you do not dilute the calcium chloride the spill will get larger as it continues to absorb moisture in the air.
If the damp carpet is under a car mat remove the mat after checking to see if it contains any moisture or mold.
24 48 hours of direct sunlight will help kill mold spores and remove moisture that encourages mold growth.
Depending on the size of the mold patch use either one or two cups of baking soda.
This will dilute the calcium chloride.
Let the vinegar solution sit for about two minutes then dab away excess moisture with a dry cloth until the carpet is barely wet.
If the carpet is soaked through to the backing not just the upper fibers it may take much longer to dry.
Sun the carpet if possible.
Remove the spilt calcium chloride crystals and moisture from the carpet by vacuuming the area thoroughly with a wet dry vacuum.
Before getting to the actual mold remove all the moisture that s in your carpet.
Work in small sections at a time.
If you have a wet vacuum go over the damp spot to take out as much of the moisture as possible.
If your carpet is removable move it outside and hang it over a sturdy clothesline.
If you don t have a wet vacuum dab the damp area with towels until it s feeling a little drier.
After thoroughly cleansing the area with the vinegar solution sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda over the carpet.
Step 2 pour small amounts of hot water over the stain.
Step 2 remove the moisture.