didadeewiththree Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 A few nights ago, my daughter's late night ice cream snack/ spagettio dinner made it's way back up in the middle of the night. She sleeps up in a top bunk bed and she couldn't make it anywhere in time. Needless to say, it was all over the carpet and although I've scrubbed the zone for an hour the night of, and again the next morning with bleach water, it still smells. What should I re-clean it with, or do I need to rent a shampooer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 You need to buy a big jug of "Nature's Miracle". Follow bottle directions. It's AWESOME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Yes! I second Nature's Miracle..if you don't have it you can also sprinkle baking soda on it for a bit, then use a solution of 1 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide, tsp palmolive or other liquid soap in a gallon of hot water...shake it up in a container, and use the bubbles from the solution to clean the carpet....I just keep shaking it up and it makes more bubbles then use a sponge to work it into the carpet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 You need to buy a big jug of "Nature's Miracle". Follow bottle directions. It's AWESOME. Can I buy this at Walmart or is this a specialty item from a certain store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Yes! I second Nature's Miracle..if you don't have it you can also sprinkle baking soda on it for a bit, then use a solution of 1 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide, tsp palmolive or other liquid soap in a gallon of hot water...shake it up in a container, and use the bubbles from the solution to clean the carpet....I just keep shaking it up and it makes more bubbles then use a sponge to work it into the carpet... I will try this mixture in the morning...if it doesnt work I think we will be stopping by someplace to get the Nature's Miracle:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Can I buy this at Walmart or is this a specialty item from a certain store? I don't know if Walmart has it. I buy it at Petco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 White vinegar, smells very vinegary when it goes on put as it dries it removes the smell. It is the only thing I use on my carpets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 We used a dog and cat scent removal spray. It did a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 You need to buy a big jug of "Nature's Miracle". Follow bottle directions. It's AWESOME. :iagree: I came here to suggest this product also. I've bought it at Walmart and Petsmart. (Spaghetti-os. Carpet. You poor thing.):grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I was also going to suggest vinegar or baking soda. Nature's Miracle is great too, I get it at Tractor supply. I also use thieves from Young Living, but really any essential oil will help once you get most of the odor gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 White vinegar, smells very vinegary when it goes on put as it dries it removes the smell. It is the only thing I use on my carpets. I agree. I've used vinegar on all types of yucky smells on carpet, upholstery, and mattresses and it works great. I've also used it in the laundry occasionally...especially if I left something sitting in the washer for too long :glare: and wanted to get the musty smell out. I just pour a vinegar water mixture right on the offending spot... and blot with a towel or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Bac-Out has been our go-to for all things vomit, pee, and poo. You can usually find it in the whole food section in a store or at a whole foods store. We order it by the gallon from Amazon. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Whatever you use, be sure to get down as far as the vomit went. A fresh carpet won't mask smelly carpet padding or subfloor. Trust me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 I've got baking soda sitting on it...should I vaccuum this up before putting down the vinegar and peroxide? Or stick to scrubbing it up so that my vaccuum cleaner doesn't smell like vomit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherdear Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I highly recommend BioKleen's Bac-Out Enzyme Cleaner. It uses natural enzymes which work excellently on natural odors. We have cats, and this is the only product I've found to totally get rid of cat smells....and it gets rid of stains as well :-) I order mine from amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Bac-Out-Stain-Odor-Eliminator-Ounces/dp/B000IAEVXE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328471548&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 You need to buy a big jug of "Nature's Miracle". Follow bottle directions. It's AWESOME. :iagree::iagree: Buy it at the pet store in a gallon jug. Also useful for cleaning the bathroom with little boys who miss! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Thanks for all the replies...I tried a mixture of vinegar, peroxide, dish soap, alcohol, and water, and used a scrub brush to clean the carpet. The alcohol is a bit strong, but I threw it in before I realized that it was peroxide that was mentioned, not alcohol. It's drying and so far is masking the smell. I wonder if it's really getting to the root of the smell though..If this doesnt work Ill look into buying something. But I might want to invest in something before there is a next time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Nature's Miracle. It is enzymes. Completely soak the carpet padding underneath, then cover the area with a towel. Let the product sit in the padding until it evaporates on its own. That should remove the smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I was going to suggest Nature's Miracle also. We've bought other, similar enzymatic products and had great results with them too.They also work great on blood. Our family has issues with bloody noses in bunk beds. :tongue_smilie: If you put enough on, it will sink down under the carpet to the padding also. I think this would be essential with vomit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 We had an epic vomit situation on our carpeted stairs (one of the few places in our house with carpet, of course) a few weeks ago. DH was so distressed about it that he immediately ran out to Home Depot and rented a carpet steamer for a couple of hours. I would have tried Nature's Miracle first, myself, but DH was determined to get that carpet CLEAN! and indeed it got the smell out completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 baking soda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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