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How to Get Rid of Mold in Your Carpet

Mold can grow on almost any surface throughout your home - including your carpets. Indoor mold not only leads to an unpleasant, musty smell, but can also contribute to respiratory problems and allergic reactions. You can often tell that mold is present in your carpets when you recognize a musty odor or a speckled patch or shape. To prevent carpet mold, never install carpet in a high-humidity area, such as a bathroom, and, if necessary, use humidifiers keep your home at a 30 to 60 percent humidity level.

Carpet's natural tendency to soak up moisture and dirt leads to a great challenge when ridding carpet of mold. Oftentimes homeowners must remove carpet entirely to get rid of mold, or if it is caught early enough, can sometimes give the carpet a thorough clean instead of removing it entirely. You should consult a professional on the extent of mold growth before taking action. Be advised that mold grows in the spaces of porous materials and can keep growing back, making it difficult - or impossible - to remove.

Mold Removal

If the carpet's mold growth is minor enough that it can be taken care of through a thorough cleaning, try the following methods. Always be sure to wear protective eyewear and gloves when dealing with minor carpet mold.

• Use a simple solution of detergent and water in a steam-cleaning machine. Wet the surface and suck up the water, and repeat until the water starts coming out clear.
• Use a simple solution of Lysol and water in a steam-cleaning machine. Wet the surface and suck up the water, and repeat until the water starts coming out clear.
• Dust your carpet with backing soda, let it sit for several hours, and then vacuum it out.

Whichever method you choose, always dry the area completely after cleaning, or the mold will just grow back. Most importantly, contact a professional to make sure your carpet's mold growth isn't beyond repair and doesn't pose a health threat to your family. Call RTS Environmental, Inc., which has provided thousands of thorough mold and asbestos inspections and solutions throughout the Washington DC metropolitan area, for an inspection.

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