mold/mildew on carpet

Question

We camped for the last time in our Casita back in June.  We have had record rainfall here in east central Alabama during July and August; in the meantime I was having surgery and recovering.  So, I went out to check on the camper the other day and I had some mold or mildew growing on the carpet.  Can someone recommend something to get rid of it?  I'll go over all the hard surfaces with a bleach containing cleaner, but need something for the carpet.  It's not that widespread, but I'll wipe everything down just the same.  Heading to Destin in three weeks.

donn0128 · Answer

You have a leak to fix first.  As for the mold. Tear the carpet out and dispose of it.

genecop · Answer

Wet vac, baking soda, vac again, fan etc.....on the Casita remove the screw cover caps, apply a dab of silicone, snap cap back....Unless you know another spot that caused the leak..

ricklord2001 · Answer

Flood restoration people use a product called microban. You can order it here
http://www.jondon.com/microban-disinfectant-spray-plus.html
I would vacuum it well then apply then have it steam cleaned by a professional carpet cleaner (not the whole house for $79 guys), then reapply.

ricklord2001 · Answer

Oh yeah wait a couple days before you have it steam cleaned.

louiskathy · Answer

Mold Rid makes a mold stain remover/blocker that is ok for fabric and gentle on hands.  I get ours at Lowe's here in WA but I can't find it in Oregon or CA. It's probably available online.  It's just a spray bottle.  I've used it on glass, carpet, curtains, and the ceiling.

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