A wet vacuum will also come in handy if you ever need to dry wet carpet. Buying one is a smart investment for any San Diego resident. Carpets can become odorous when it’s moist. After removing as much of the moisture as you can with a wet vacuum, open up windows and doors near your carpeting to encourage airflow and help remove the odor. You’ll likely have to remove carpet padding if the water damage is relatively substantial. You should also steam clean the carpet to remove contaminants. If some moisture remains trapped in your carpeting, sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over it. Doing so helps to draw the moisture out. After half an hour, vacuum it up.