Mildew Watch

When to Remove Moldy Carpet and Padding Instead of Cleaning

Mold in carpet: can it be cleaned or must it go? When you discover mold growing on carpet, the first question is often whether a thorough cleaning will fix the problem. For surface mold on a small, dry area, cleaning may work. But once moisture has soaked into the padding underneath, the situation changes. In many cases, the right move is to remove both the carpet and the padding entirely. Cleaning alone cannot reach the mold that has taken hold in the underlay, and leaving