wet rug=bad smell

[otisco1]

We had a water leak in our fifth wheel and the carpet in the bunk house slide got wet. I soaked it all up and wet vacced it but now these is a faint odor of wet dog! Has anyone tried the product called "damp rid" for this problem? I know folks use it to eliminate moisture in homes and rvs.

[Iwannacamp]

Imo. That’s only for humidity in the air. One would need 25 pounds of the stuff. It does work, but I think you need more drastic drying. Open windows and fans do well...assuming the weather cooperates.

A dehumidifier would be great if you have access. If the carpet is out I would spray some fungicide of some sort to help stop what created the smell.