| There are so many items at home to which | | | | environment for mold growth. Whenever there is |
| molds can grow. As they are being fed by organic | | | | a leak on an area near the carpeting, check for |
| matters and as home is often full of | | | | possible infestation. Remember that where moist |
| biodegradable pieces, there is not much to | | | | is molds could always be there too. |
| wonder about it. However, no matter what the | | | | - Color Changes - Molds are of different colors. |
| case is, mold cleaning should always be on the | | | | When they stick themselves into an item, they |
| ready for a safer indoor environment. | | | | can leave stains and this can affect the piece's |
| Aside from organic items though, concrete | | | | original color. Though molds grow on the underside |
| surfaces can also be mold infested. In some | | | | of the carpet, still the infestation can somehow |
| cases, those surfaces can also trigger the | | | | affect the appearance of its upper side. Be |
| infestation to other things. Such is the case in | | | | observant on any slight change of color in your |
| carpet molds. When concrete surfaces are being | | | | carpet as it can be caused by the infestation. |
| covered by carpets, moisture can be trapped | | | | After verifying mold presence based on the hints |
| between them. That moisture can be produced | | | | given the mentioned symptoms, it's about time to |
| by the condensation of the floor or by water leak | | | | go cleaning molds. The earlier this is done the |
| nearby. Since the growth of molds is being | | | | better so carpet molds can spread and damage |
| encourage by moist, this then can lead to | | | | no more. Here's how to do it. |
| infestation. | | | | - Remove the carpet from the room and lay it |
| The fact that molds can grow on the underside | | | | on a flat surface outdoor where you will perform |
| of the carpet adds to the need for a mold | | | | the mold cleaning. A garage will be a fine place |
| remediation process. As they can be hidden, their | | | | where you can conduct the process. |
| spores can catch you unaware bringing with them | | | | - Find the source of growth from the room |
| numerous problems. Before the actual cleaning, | | | | where the carpet had been. It could be leak or |
| this would have to require you a thorough carpet | | | | moisture from appliances or air ducts. This will |
| inspection. | | | | prevent future fungi re-growth. |
| With keen senses though, you can stop whatever | | | | - Determine if you can clean the item by yourself, |
| negative effect molds can bring to your home. | | | | if you need professional help or if you just have |
| They can guide you in identifying symptoms of | | | | to replace the carpet. Base your decision on the |
| the fungi infestation. But then, you would have to | | | | severity of the infestation. |
| know first what those symptoms are. | | | | - Clean the carpet using the solution of your |
| - Musty Odor - Along with the growth of molds is | | | | choice. Like others, you may use a solution of |
| its release of musty odor. If you walk into a | | | | detergent and water. You may also want to try |
| room and can smell it, consider the possibility of | | | | the mixture of bleach and water. Remember |
| infestation. The smell will give you a hint of their | | | | though that bleach can not prevent the re-growth |
| presence and on what particular part of the room | | | | of molds. There are also commercial green |
| they could be growing. | | | | cleaning products that you can use for more |
| - Moisture - It is already established that a home | | | | stubborn mold problems. |
| of high moisture level is providing favorable | | | | |