Car Flooded- Water On Floors/Carpet- Better to Shampoo rugs now while still damp or later when dry?

Or does it not matter? Thanks so much in advance for any help. Regards.Car Flooded- Water On Floors/Carpet- Better to Shampoo rugs now while still damp or later when dry?
Get a wet vacuum and remove as much water as possible. The carpet liner/pad will mold quickly. When as much water as possible is removed, shampoo the carpet and get it as clean as possible. Depending on what flooded it, you may never get the smell out of the car.


Did the water get up to the seats? If it is up into the seat cushions, it may be better to remove the interior and replace the whole thing.Car Flooded- Water On Floors/Carpet- Better to Shampoo rugs now while still damp or later when dry?
Now or it will start to smell.