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Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:13 am
Welcome aboard!
It's not a difficult job, but you'll want to be prepared.
First, use a plastic pry tool to lift the door sill plate (plastic cover in the door sill). It should pop up with mild pressure. Check to see if the carpet has been permeated by the milk (did it soak into the sound padding underneath?) If so, you may want to take the car to a professional to have the floor cleaned with a heavy-duty extractor / steam cleaner. If the carpet has a rubber or non-permeable backing, I'd simply pour some clean water on it, and use a wet/dry vacuum to extract the water (and milk).
Once it's dry, pour baking soda (a LOT) in the carpet and use a bristle brush to get it down into the carpet. This will soak up any remaining odors. Get it nice and thick, the more the better - You can vacuum it out after a couple days.
Finally, I'd use a deodorizer such as Febreeze on the entire interior - Mist the floors and seats and let the car sit for a day with the windows closed, then air it out with a fan.
Another alternative, if you're fairly handy, is to remove the front seats and console, and simply remove the carpet and clean it completely with clean water. It's not hard to take out the carpet from most cars, and it might take you a weekend, but it would be cheaper than hiring a professional.
Let us know how it goes!