Milet Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Okay, last night my air pump came unattached from the hose and the air stone and hose acted as a siphon and wen i woke up, half my tank water is on my carpet!!!! How do i get that stench away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 unsure on the carpet bit, but you need to invest in a check valve. it will prevent this from happening again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 That smell isn't 'tank water' as such, but just water, when carpet gets wet it makes that smell. The smell goes away once its dry, make sure the room has good air flow (leave window open etc), an electric heater/fan will help too but isn't required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Shampoo the carpet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milet Posted March 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Ohok thanks people, i chucked on a stop valve thingy and ive got heater on the carpet now, if the carpet smells wen its dry, ill give it a shampoo thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 yeah shampoo the carpet, hire a rug doctor from your local supermarket shoud do it! if not jaes services do wonderfull cleaning jobs on carpet, if they cant get the smell out, ring your insurance co and get them to replace the carpet (lets hope it doesnt come to that!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 You may find, unless you have a "premier" insurance policy that they will not pay for the damage. We found this out after a 250L broke and flooded the lounge, dining and kitchen areas. They only covered damage done from normal house water supplies like pipes bursting or tap problems. They did pay for the tank itself though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakyfish Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 You can also sprnkile BiCarb soda all over it and letit sit for the night Come back and vacuum it out and aloty of the smell will be gone Alot cheaper then the Shack and Vac things they sell Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Yeah the Bicarb thing is brilliant and others use white vinegar which is also brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 You may find, unless you have a "premier" insurance policy that they will not pay for the damage. We found this out after a 250L broke and flooded the lounge, dining and kitchen areas. They only covered damage done from normal house water supplies like pipes bursting or tap problems. They did pay for the tank itself though geeze hate to think which insurance co your with!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_elmo Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 the Shack and Vac doesnt work that well shampoo or rug doctor is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I suggest you check your policy no matter which company you are with. Many do not cover damage from a tank breakage unless it was an accident ie kid hit it with a hammer. If it breaks through no reason you can prove (in our case we suspect a stress fracture after a small quake) the damage will not be covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whetu Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 If you're using any shake & vac or other product near your tank, take extra care! Personally I don't use anything like that in the same room as my tank... but then I might just be paranoid... As other people have suggested, the baking soda works really well. Also drying your carpet quickly and thoroughly is important. Put towels down and trample all over them to get most of the water out, then air the room and use heaters if necessary. Of course, move all furniture off the wet bit so the legs don't leave marks and the furniture doesn't get damaged. If I'm cleaning a carpet I use a solution of 1 teaspoon of vinegar and one teaspoon of dishwashing liquid to a litre of warm water. Sponge it on and then do the towel trick to dry it off. Good luck with the carpet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady-Lene Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Cool - I didn't know about the vinegar thing to get rid of the smell. I only ever use vinegar if the cat or one of the kids has an accident. It nuetralises the ammonia and works wonders. I'll try to remember that (not that I'll ever have another accident with the fish tank :lol: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Many of the odour removing products have baking soda as the main ingredient so save money and just use the baking soda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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