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Best way to get sick smell out of carpet?

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blimeyohriley · 17/06/2013 09:08

DD had vomiting bug over weekend and unfortunately a lot of sick got on the carpet, have scrubbed and scrubbed with various cleaners but there is still a lingering smell today in her bedroom.

Anything else I can do? Carpet is still slightly damp - will the smell go when it is completely dry?

Thanks

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 17/06/2013 09:10

rub in bio washing powder and leave it (might I suppose bleach it a bit but I've not had that issue)

MissMilliment · 17/06/2013 09:50

I covered Dd's cleaned-but-still-damp-and-sicky-smelling rug with bicarb and left it to dry, then hoovered up the bicarb. Worked brilliantly.

blimeyohriley · 17/06/2013 10:32

Thanks for these tips! Will try.

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Youhaventseenme · 17/06/2013 10:33

Another vote for bicarbonate of soda.

IwishIwasmoreorganised · 17/06/2013 10:34

Bicarbonate for definate.

Put it liberally on the affected areas and cover with a towel. Leave for as long as you can, then Hoover up.

blimeyohriley · 17/06/2013 12:38

Thank you, the bicarbonate is working its magic, going to leave it there as long as poss

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