You want the vinegar to go everywhere the urine did including down to the matting under your carpet if necessary.
Removing vinegar from carpet.
If vinegar does not seem to be cutting through your mold problem try mixing it with borax hydrogen peroxide baking soda or salt.
If you want to keep your carpet clean and smelling fresh you can eliminate odors from vinegar by using another gentle household product baking soda.
Not all mold is the same.
White vinegar gets rid of pet urine just fine all on its own and you.
So if you do this you end up with a soggy carbonated carpet.
Hence the more pungent the odor is the more concentrated you ll want the vinegar solution to be.
A rule of thumb to guide you when using vinegar on carpet to remove odor is to remember that odor is caused by bacteria that has had the chance the grow and form colonies.
I was very surprised and impressed that the super dark rust stain is now virtually gone from the carpet.
I let the carpet dry for about 8 hours and then i went back to what was left of the stain with a wet cloth to soak up any remaining vinegar and then dried it as best i could with a dry cloth.
Apply to the stain using a spray bottle or sponge until the carpet is damp but not wet.
To remove more difficult vomit stains make a solution of 2 cups water 0 5 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon dish soap or laundry detergent and 2 tablespoons rubbing alcohol.
It still has a strong vinegar odor.
If the mold has taken root you may need a pro.
If this is true that still leaves you with the possibility of 18 of persistent species.
I tried washing it but that didn t help.
Vinegar is thought to kill 82 of species of mold.
It is this acid in vinegar that helps to remove detergent build up and keep clothes looking bright and feeling soft.
Mix vinegar with other products to enhance its killing power.
I used white vinegar to remove stains and pet urine from the carpet it worked but now an awful vinegar smell is left.
When you find mold growing through the fibers of your carpet there are a few ways to ensure you get rid of this aggressive and unwanted house guest.
To remove any lingering urine odor spray your vinegar cleaning solution liberally on the carpet.
Baking soda is inexpensive and the odor removal process is quick and.
Using vinegar on a carpet spot usually is effective at removing the stain but it also can leave a lingering acidic odor.
Getting it there means applying it liberally soaking the carpet until it is wet once again rather than just slightly damp.
I am getting ready to replace carpet.
Distilled white vinegar is an effective green alternative to commercial fabric softeners whiteners and washer cleaners.
It has been 4 days now and the smell is almost stronger.