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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Gabriella Dyson

How to clean mold from a carpet – and what experts warn you should never to do

Carpeted master bedroom, armchairs.

No one wants to find mold on their carpet, but this unsightly fungus often creeps into your home unnoticed, thriving in damp, dark areas that are difficult to clean. Left unchecked, mold can spread rapidly, releasing spores that cause health problems and leaving behind a lingering musty odor.

Once mold takes hold, it doesn’t just stay on the surface. Mold will penetrate deep into carpet fibers and padding, becoming a stubborn problem that regular vacuuming simply won’t solve. In fact, without the right approach, any attempt to clean mold from a carpet can make the situation even worse.

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