My carpet smells of sick.

[littleoldme]

DS is prone to puking. I've scrubbed it, febreezed it, soaped it. No luck. Any top tips ?

[mrsmortenharket]

bicarb of soda paste?

[littleoldme]

How does that work then . Love the name BTW. >

[nailpolish]

i paid £40 for a professional to do it and that seemed to work

or you could try the rugdoctor, you can rent it from places like sainsburys

[mrsmortenharket]

professional might be better lol

mr mh!

[anothermansmother]

bicarb, lemon juice and water in spary bottle, spray sparingly. acts as neutraliser.you can add some essential oil if you want a nicer smell.

[DaphneMoon]

Sounds a bit obvious I know, bu tyou can't beat 1001. My DSD threw up all over the carpet. My DP stood there retching (it's his daughter not mine) whilst I cleaned it up. I used 1001 and the next day you couldn't smell it at all. It is great stuff, I always have some in. I have a cream carpet and DP spilt some red wine on it but it got it out. The only thing it has failed on was paint, DP again !

[woodstock3]

we had this after ds had epic vomiting bug. douse carpet in soda water and leave for a bit (perhaps drink rest of soda with some whisky? ) before carpet shampooing as usual with 1001 or something like it.
don't understand why it worked but it did (same reason i think bicarb of soda does - some weird chemistry thing)
good luck

[littleoldme]

Thanks for the advice everyone. The lemon juice and bicarb seems to have worked a treat.