Sump Drained Out

[JMC1018]

I woke up Sunday morning to see that my sump had emptied out onto my carpet in the basement. I was cleaning the skimmer and I some how knocked the carbon reactor return out of the sump. I ad about 20 gallons of water empty out. I shop vac'd the carpet and got as much water I could.I have the dehumidifier going and I went to Home Depot and rented the large carpet fans. My wife is telling me that when she walks into the house it sticks like fish. What is the best way to get rid of the smell.

 

[TheEngineer]

After you get everything dry you'd probably be well served by a professional carpet cleaning. That should help with any smells.

Sorry to hear about your troubles.

 

[JMC1018]

Thanks for the advice. It was my dumb mistake and learned to make sure everything is where its suppose to be. Been doing this for about 12 years and this is the first big issue I've had.

 

[TheEngineer]

We all do it. Consider yourself lucky it was just a wet floor. :)

 

[Jason mack]

I woke up Sunday morning to see that my sump had emptied out onto my carpet in the basement. I was cleaning the skimmer and I some how knocked the carbon reactor return out of the sump. I ad about 20 gallons of water empty out. I shop vac'd the carpet and got as much water I could.I have the dehumidifier going and I went to Home Depot and rented the large carpet fans. My wife is telling me that when she walks into the house it sticks like fish. What is the best way to get rid of the smell.

I'd just get rid of the wife and live with the smell :p:p:D ...
P.s don't tell my wife that I said that :confused::confused:

 

[Brew12]

I would wet the carpet with fresh water and vacuum it up a few times, also, just to rinse as much out as possible. Once it is dry, get a big bag of baking soda and sprinkle a good amount on the carpet. Vacuum and replace every day or 2.

 

[Breva1100]

I have had a 55 gallon freshwater tank break, which is not as bad as saltwater but still bad. It depends on the sub-floor, which I am assuming is concrete. To dry out the carpet and the pad, it is best to pull them both up in the area of the spill and run the fans and de-humidifier. As for the smell you will have to get an enzyme that will neutralize the bacteria. The professional carpet cleaners should have that. Or have you considered a new carpet or replacing the carpet with a nice tile and area rugs. Tanks and carpet don't mix.

 

[Nicolas_Brown]

You can also put charcole in the room and it will absorb the smell too

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

Odoban is a great product. I use it at work. It's an antiviral, antifungal, microbial cleaner that's safe on fabrics. Removed odor and prevents bacterial growth.

 

[Brew12]

Odoban is a great product. I use it at work. It's an antiviral, antifungal, microbial cleaner that's safe on fabrics. Removed odor and prevents bacterial growth.

Is it safe to use near aquariums?

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

As long as not directly added to the aquarium or sprayed where misting would be an issue I have used it in carpet by my sump with no ill effects. I make a slightly diluted mix and pour directly on carpet followed by a quick scrub with a rag then vac after dry.

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

I wouldn't suggest using a spray form as it may mist and get into skimmer air or potential for direct water contact. You could put into a rag or use in a carpet cleaner in a diluted form ideally.

 

[JMC1018]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will have to see what the best way to go about it.

 

[technojunky101]

Go to granger or order online Microban I used to work for r sears always used that stuff after flood jobs will kill off mold and smell but you have 3 days after that carpet pad everything will need to be bleached

 

[technojunky101]

Run extra carbon cover tanks but shouldn't be issue spray floor with garden sprayer