How to clean up a leak?

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Lucky me, found a wet spot in the back corner of the RV today. Just wondering how you all have cleaned up the mess. I can put a small heater in to dry it out. Wondering what chemicals or cleaning stuff would be best to clean the carpet. I am pretty sure this is new so hopefully there is no damage to the floor.

It stormed really bad last weekend while camping. I think it may have come in around the slide, but will go tomorrow and make sure the caulking around the window, light and roof are good.

genecop · Answer

Try a good wetvac....suck up the water, then a fan.....most likely everything will be fine, just FIND THAT LEAK....

gbopp · Answer

I agree with GENECOP, use a vac to suck up the water, then a fan or dehumidifier.Is it just wet or, is that mold? I can't tell from the picture.

paranoidredneck · Answer

It is still damp, but the white you are seeing along the wall is either mold or fungus.

ksg5000 · Answer

In addition to wet vac and fans .. consider heater and dehumidifier or dehumidifying crystals.  You goal is to dry out - sooner the better.

paranoidredneck · Answer

I will try to get it dried out tomorrow. What should I use to clean the carpet? I would like there to be no staining left if possible.

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