If your carpet is removable move it outside and hang it over a sturdy clothesline.
Remove damp under carpet.
Work in small sections at a time.
Before getting to the actual mold remove all the moisture that s in your carpet.
Let the vinegar solution sit for about two minutes then dab away excess moisture with a dry cloth until the carpet is barely wet.
Pulling up the carpet to pull up the carpet start by removing the baseboard or molding along the walls.
Step 2 pour small amounts of hot water over the stain.
24 48 hours of direct sunlight will help kill mold spores and remove moisture that encourages mold growth.
Remove as much moisture as possible with a wet dry vacuum.
If you do not dilute the calcium chloride the spill will get larger as it continues to absorb moisture in the air.
Remove as much water from the damp carpet as possible using a wet vacuum.
Sun the carpet if possible.
Remove the spilt calcium chloride crystals and moisture from the carpet by vacuuming the area thoroughly with a wet dry vacuum.
If you don t have a wet vacuum dab the damp area with towels until it s feeling a little drier.
If you have a wet vacuum go over the damp spot to take out as much of the moisture as possible.
Step 2 remove the moisture.
This will dilute the calcium chloride.
Depending on the size of the mold patch use either one or two cups of baking soda.
After thoroughly cleansing the area with the vinegar solution sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda over the carpet.