mildew smell after truck got wet... need advice

Like a dope, I left the window open over night and it rained I dried out the rug and thought I was going to be OK. Now after a few days it still smells like mildew. Any ideas how to get rid of the odor without making it smell like cheap perfume ??

Thanks in advance JIM

 

You dried out the carpet but did you dry out the padding under the carpet? Remove the seats, pull up the carpet, treat and shampoo. If the padding is bad then just remove and replace if you can't get it clean. Also, clean the hell out of the metal inside, dirt gets everywhere and when wet will smell.

 

^X2 You could try putting a dehumidifier in over night also

 

I noticed your USCG, thanks for serving. I am retired Coast Guard, miss the hell out of it!

 

Ya I did 8 years out of D1 down on the Cape Cod Canal in a small boat sta. I still get together with alot of the guys from my section. Thank you for your service as well enjoy Memorial Day

 

X2 and 3 on all above. At the very least open the windows on a nice day and let it air out good.

 

First Thank you for your service. I was a cop for 27 years in NY, retired for the good life in Florida. After 6 weeks became a part time cop.... could stop/ missed it too much. Well within a year I got hurt and messed up my back bad. All my friends started coming by in uniform and I felt worse. My advice..... besides close your windows.... is to move on and enjoy life, get a hobby, I wished I listen, now I walk with a cane.

JIM

 

Try putting a fan in and open all the doors.. that what I did when my ac got plugged up.. (What I think happened)
I also dug up as much of the carpeting as possible, and sprinkled baking soda down.

 

You can try Febreze Fabric Refresher for Auto/Carpet/Bacteria etc. You can find these at Target or Walmart.
If you go this route, just make sure you like the scent and also don't overdo it. Just a little bit at a time.
If you need to go over the truck again that's fine...but if you go overboard, it may be overwhelming on a different scale.

 

go to Home depot or Lowes and get one or 2 bags of Gonzo volcanic Rocks
it leaves no smell behind…. it just absorbs all smells…. but you should first let the car air out really good

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gonzo-32-oz-Odor-Elimination-for-Homes-OEH26/100352016#.UaIayOChDzI

 

Dry area completely with a small ceramic heater. Be careful!
Spray entire area with vinegar. Mop up & dry with rags, etc.
Dry with heater.
Clean area with your favorite (coral blue) car carpet & upholstery cleaner.
Dry with heater, and leave truck doors open as long as possible on a dry sunny day.
Spray carpet with favorite (vanilla) sent spray.
Watch for a while. Mold has a way of coming back.
Repeat as necessary.
Enjoy!